Is propane a liquid?

Propane (/ ˈ p r oʊ p eɪ n /) is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C 3 H 8. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel. Propane is one of a group of liquefied petroleum gases (LP gases). read more

Before propane is used, it exists in one of two forms, liquid or vapor. Both liquid propane and vapor are usable but cannot be used interchangeably. In other words, a propane system designed to use vapor can't utilize propane in its liquid form and vice-versa. read more

The terms propane and liquid propane are used interchangeably in the grilling industry. In fact, propane, liquid propane, propane gas, and LP all refer to the same thing when we’re talking about grills. read more