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

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LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is inherently odorless, but an odorant is added to help detect leaks. The compound commonly used for this purpose is ethyl mercaptan, which has a strong, distinctive smell. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the forum's culture, emphasizing that members are encouraged to research and engage in problem-solving rather than simply seeking direct answers. New members are reminded to familiarize themselves with the forum's rules and expectations for participation.
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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.

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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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