LPG Leaks: Why We Can Smell It & What Compound Is Mixed?

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The discussion centers around the reasons why liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is typically odorless, can be detected by smell when it leaks. Participants also inquire about the specific compound that is added to LPG to give it a detectable odor. The conversation touches on the expectations of forum participation and the nature of inquiry within the community.

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  • Some participants express confusion about the nature of the forum, emphasizing that it is not a simple Q&A site and that users are expected to engage in their own research.
  • One participant acknowledges their misunderstanding and seeks an apology for the initial response they received.
  • Another participant reiterates the importance of understanding the forum's culture and rules regarding inquiry and responses.

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There is no consensus on the original question regarding the specific compound mixed with LPG, as the discussion has shifted towards the expectations of forum participation rather than providing a direct answer to the inquiry.

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The discussion reflects a misunderstanding of forum norms, with participants addressing the appropriateness of questions rather than focusing on the chemical aspects of LPG and its odorant.

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Although LPG is a odourless gas , why can we smell it when it leaks?
If possible,give the name of the smelling compound that is mixed with LPG?
 
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John Dalton said:
Although LPG is a odourless gas , why can we smell it when it leaks?
If possible,give the name of the smelling compound that is mixed with LPG?
Have you made the slightest effort to look this up? I think you may have misunderstood the point of PF. We are not one of those Q&A sites where you just ask a question and get an answer. Here you are expect to make some effort on your own, and I found this question to be trivially easy to get an answer to.

https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/little-excuse-ask-question-cold/
 
Yes,I got the terms and conditions.
Actually this is my first day,so hopefully you will apologize.
 
John Dalton said:
Yes,I got the terms and conditions.
Actually this is my first day,so hopefully you will apologize.
No, I will no apologize. I stated a fact. If you don't like the fact, or if you don't like my post, there is a "report" button which you can use to complain to a moderator about my behavior. Did you read the link I provided? It explains why I posted what I did.
 
I read that link.I am very a shameful for what I did.
Please beg me pardon.
 
John Dalton said:
I read that link.I am very a shameful for what I did.
Please beg me pardon.
It's not a problem, I just wanted to make sure you understand what forum you have joined. This is a FANTASTICALLY good forum, it's just not one of those Q&A forums. People here don't give answers so much as try to help people figure out how to get answers on their own. In fact if you read the forum rules (and you should since this is one of the forums where they actually matter) you will see that for things like math problems, giving an answer is against the rules.
 

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