Compressed hydrogen

Compressed hydrogen
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IUPAC Compressed hydrogen
Other names Hydrogen under pressure, CGH2, CGH2
UN number 1049, Class 2
IMO 1049, Class 2.1
DOT 1049, Class 2.1
IATA 1049, Class 2.1
WHMIS A, B1
RTECS MW8900000
PEL-OSHA Simple asphyxiant
ACGIH TLV-TWA Simple asphyxiant
DOT Hazardous Material Placard compressed hydrogen.jpg
Appearance Colorless, odorless
LEL 4 %
UEL 75 %
Auto ignition C=500, F=932

Compressed hydrogen (CGH2 or CGH2) is the gaseous state of the element hydrogen kept under pressure. Compressed hydrogen in hydrogen tanks at 350 bar (5,000 psi) and 700 bar (10,000 psi) is used for mobile hydrogen storage in hydrogen vehicles.[1] It is used as a fuel gas.

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Infrastructure

Compressed hydrogen is used in hydrogen pipeline transport and in compressed hydrogen tube trailer transport.

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