A colourless, odourless, toxic and highly flammable gas with the formula CO.
It reacts with steel at temperatures above 800°C and imparts carbon into its surface. Accordingly, it is an important constituent of most carrier gases and carburising atmospheres.
Toxic if inhaled.
Properties:
Melting point
-205°C
Boiling point
-192°C
Relative density
1 (Air = 1)
Flash point
Flammable at all temperatures
Auto-ignition temperature
620°C
Explosive limits
12 to 74% in air
Carbon monoxide
A colourless, odourless, toxic and highly flammable gas with the formula CO.
It reacts with steel at temperatures above 800°C and imparts carbon into its surface. Accordingly, it is an important constituent of most carrier gases and carburising atmospheres.