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methane (CH4): 95%
carbon dioxide (CO2): 1%
butane (C4H10): 1%
acetylene (C2H2): 1%
nitrogen (N2): 2%
The gas cylinder pressure is 1345 psig. I plan on calibrating the gas chromatograph at room temperature (24 C) and need to ensure that all compounds in the cylinder are in gas phase. I know that the CH4 and N2 will be in gas phase since their critical temperatures are well below room temperature. However, I'm unsure about whether the CO2, butane, and acetylene are in liquid or gas phase. For example, CO2 has a critical point of ~ 31 C and 1070 psi. Since the gas cylinder will be pressurized above this at 24 C, will it be in liquid phase? Am I approaching this problem the right way?