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Title: Bunsen Burner with Propane?
Post by: Cwin on August 13, 2009, 08:06:13 PM

Is it safe to use a standard bunsen burner with bottled propane gas?

Title: Re: Bunsen Burner with Propane?
Post by: billnotgatez on August 17, 2009, 10:54:22 PM

I assume you would have to make sure you controlled the temperature of the flame.
I remember using a propane torch and melting my test-tube.
Of course, I might not have been using the best test tube.

Title: Re: Bunsen Burner with Propane?
Post by: Sam (NG) on August 29, 2009, 05:29:33 AM

If it's a bunsen designed for use with LPG.  The ones designed for natural gas have a different sized nozzle, and shouldn't be used with propane, as propane has a higher calorific value than methane.