Ethanol

Ethyl alcohol or ethanol (C2H5OH) was the fuel used for the German V-2 rocket, and the first derivative rocket engines in the United States, Soviet Union, and China. Although abandoned for many years, it has had some resurgence as an environmentally friendly fuel.

Reference Points

Ethanol == C2H6O

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Tref Pref SG Cp dHvap Visc Cond Surf
SourceRpsiag/mlBTU/lbm-RBTU/lbmpoiseBTU/hr-ft-Rlbf/in
RocketProps527.70.90.78960.600398.61.195e-020.09621.280e-04
RefProp527.70.90.78960.600398.61.195e-020.09621.280e-04
Aerojet527.714.70.79210.577362.01.187e-020.0972---

Fluid Properties

Ethanol == C2H6O

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MolWt Tc Pc SGc Zc Tnbp Tmelt omega
Sourceg/gmoleRpsiag/ml(-)RR(-)
RocketProps46.068925.0891.70.27600.2402632.5286.30.64411
Gas&Liq 5th Ed46.069925.1891.70.27590.2403633.2286.30.64900
RefProp46.068925.0891.70.27600.2402632.5286.30.64411
Aerojet46.068929.1925.00.26280.2605632.6285.70.62548

Vapor Pressure

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Density

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Heat Capacity

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Viscosity

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Heat of Vaporization

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Thermal Conductivity

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Surface Tension

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