Liquid Ethylene Density Calculator
Calculate liquid ethylene density from mass/volume or lookup by temperature and pressure
Select Calculation Method
Calculate Density from Mass and Volume
Total mass of the liquid ethylene sample
Volume occupied by the liquid ethylene
Density Results
Formula used: Density = Mass ÷ Volume
Calculation: 0.000 kg ÷ 0.000000 m³ = 0.0 kg/m³
Note: Ethylene is liquid between -169.2°C and -103.7°C at 1 bar
Density Analysis
Example Calculation
Industrial Ethylene Storage Tank
Application: Cryogenic storage facility
Temperature: -110°C (maintaining liquid phase)
Pressure: 1 bar (atmospheric pressure)
Expected density: ~628 kg/m³
Laboratory Sample
Mass: 2.5 kg liquid ethylene
Volume: 4.2 L container
Density calculation: 2.5 kg ÷ 0.0042 m³ = 595.2 kg/m³
Estimated temperature: ~-108°C at 1 bar
Ethylene Properties
Typical Density Ranges
Cold Liquid
600-650 kg/m³
Near melting point
Normal Liquid
500-600 kg/m³
Standard conditions
Warm Liquid
350-500 kg/m³
Near boiling point
Calculation Tips
Ethylene is liquid only between -169.2°C and -103.7°C at 1 bar
Higher pressure allows liquid ethylene at higher temperatures
Density decreases significantly as temperature approaches boiling point
Always consider safety when handling cryogenic ethylene
Understanding Liquid Ethylene Density
What is Ethylene?
Ethylene (C₂H₄) is a hydrocarbon and the simplest alkene, containing a carbon-carbon double bond. It's naturally produced by plants as a hormone to promote fruit ripening and is industrially important for producing plastics, chemicals, and other materials.
Why Calculate Ethylene Density?
- •Industrial storage and transportation planning
- •Process design for chemical manufacturing
- •Safety calculations for cryogenic handling
- •Quality control in ethylene production
Calculation Methods
Density = Mass ÷ Volume
Two methods are available: direct calculation from measured mass and volume, or lookup from empirical data using temperature and pressure conditions.
Temperature Effects
Ethylene density decreases significantly as temperature increases toward the boiling point. At higher pressures, ethylene remains liquid at higher temperatures, allowing for more flexible storage and processing conditions.
Note: Ethylene is only liquid between its melting point (-169.2°C) and boiling point (-103.7°C) at atmospheric pressure.
Industrial Applications
Petrochemicals
Ethylene is a key feedstock for producing polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and other industrial chemicals.
Agriculture
Used for controlled fruit ripening in commercial agriculture and food processing operations.
Research
Laboratory research in organic chemistry, catalysis, and polymer science requires precise density data.