Can Methane Gas Pass Through Activated Carbon?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around whether methane gas (CH4) can pass through activated carbon without being trapped. Participants explore the mechanisms of gas interaction with activated carbon, particularly in the context of using compost gases for natural gas production.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks to understand if methane can pass through activated carbon and requests details on how this might occur.
  • Another participant asks for more details on the proposed testing method and the original poster's thoughts on the matter.
  • A participant describes their specific application involving compost gases and expresses uncertainty about whether activated carbon would absorb methane.
  • A link to a resource is provided that may contain relevant information regarding volatile organic compounds and activated carbon.
  • One participant expresses gratitude for the shared resource and assistance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains unresolved, with participants expressing uncertainty about the interaction between methane and activated carbon. No consensus is reached on whether methane is absorbed or passes through.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific experimental details or assumptions regarding the conditions under which methane might interact with activated carbon.

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Homework Statement



I want to know if methane gas (CH4) is able to pass through activated carbon and not get trapped. If it can how does it pass and why does it passes.

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Please state your problem with greater detail. How would you propose to test? What do you think?
 
I'm using compost and from it i want to run the gases that are produced by the compost into a colunm that has activated carbon in it, and i can't find anywhere if the activated carbon absorbs the methane or not becasue i want to use the just a methane to get natural gas. I don't think it would trap the methane but I'm not sure.
 
thanks a lot its very helpful and thank you for your time.
 

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