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Gas Analysis Common Abbreviations
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OMMON
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BBREVIATIONS
Technical and Service Schools on Ariel Compressors
Ariel schedules several in-plant schools each year, which include classroom and hands-on
training. See the Ariel Website (www.arielcorp.com) go to “Support” and follow the links at
“Product Training” for more information and/or to register. Ariel can also send a representa-
tive to provide customized training on location. Contact Ariel for details.
COMMON ABBREVIATION
COMPONENT NAME
(SYNONYM)
CHEMICAL
FORMULA
C1
Methane
CH4
C2
Ethane
C2H6
C3
Propane
C3H8
IC4
Iso-Butane (2-Methyl Propane)
C4H10
NC4
N-Butane
C4H10
IC5
Iso-Pentane (2-Methyl Butane)
C5H12
NC5
N-Pentane
C5H12
NEOC5
Neopentane
C5H12
NC6
Hexane
C6H14
NC7
Heptane
C7H16
NC8
Octane
C8H18
NC9
Nonane
C9H20
NC10
N-Decane
C10H22
NC11
N-Undecane (Hendecane)
C11H24
NC12
N-Dodecane
C12H26
C2-
Ethylene (Ethene)
C2H4
C3-
Propene (Propylene)
C3H6
BENZ
Benzene
C6H6
TOL
Toluene
C7H8
EBNZ
Ethylbenzene
C8H10
CO
Carbon Monoxide
CO
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
CO2
H2S
Hydrogen Sulfide
H2S
H2
Hydrogen
H2
O2
Oxygen
O2
N2
Nitrogen
N2
H20
Water
H20
He
Helium
He
Ar
Argon
Ar
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