Main Product
Hydrogen
Segment
Refined Products
Main-Family
Refinery Gases
Sub-Family
Fuel gases & Lighter hydroc.
Physical State

Gas

Product
Liquid Hydrogen
Abbreviation
LH2
Names
LH2; LH2
Production
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Description

Liquid hydrogen is the liquid state of the element hydrogen. Hydrogen is found naturally in the molecular H2 form. To exist as a liquid, H2 must be cooled below its critical point of 33 °K. However, for it to be in a fully liquid state at atmospheric pressure, H2 needs to be cooled to 20.28 °K (−252.87 °C; −423.17 °F). One common method of obtaining liquid hydrogen involves a compressor resembling a jet engine in both appearance and principle. Liquid hydrogen is typically used as a concentrated form of hydrogen storage. As for any gas, storing it as liquid takes less space than storing it as a gas at normal temperature and pressure. However, the liquid density is very low compared to other common fuels. Once liquefied, it can be maintained as a liquid in pressurized and thermally insulated containers.

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Identifiers

logo CAS Number
1333-74-0
logo EC Number
215-605-7
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.014.187
logo IUPAC Name
Liquid Hydrogen
Chemical Data

Chemical Formula

H2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
2.01588
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.00
Properties

Default
Status
A
System Info

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