A quart of hydrocarbon (MW=92 g/mol; specific gravity is 0.87; and vapor pressure is 21 mm Hg@70 oF) is spilled in a 20-ft X 30-ft X 10-ft room that is at 70 oF. What is the maximum concentration (mg/m3) of vapor hydrocarbon in the room air?
A quart of hydrocarbon (MW=92 g/mol; specific gravity is 0.87; and vapor pressure is 21 mm Hg@70 oF) is spilled in a 20-ft X 30-ft X 10-ft room that is at 70 oF. What is the maximum concentration (mg/m3) of vapor hydrocarbon in the room air?
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- A quart of hydrocarbon (MW=92 g/mol; specific gravity is 0.87; and vapor pressure is 21 mm Hg@70 oF) is spilled in a 20-ft X 30-ft X 10-ft room that is at 70 oF. What is the maximum concentration (mg/m3) of vapor hydrocarbon in the room air?
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Given data:
Volume of hydrocarbon = 1 quart
Molar mass of hydrocarbon = 92 g/mol
Vapor pressure = 21 mmHg
Temperature = 70 0F
Dimension of room = 20 ft × 30 ft × 10 ft
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