I’m cooking chili on my coleman camp stove and my propane tank has frost on it it’s so cold. Why?
In: Chemistry
Hey there,
When you use a propane stove, the liquid propane in the tank turns into a gas. This process takes energy, which comes from the heat of the surrounding air. If the air is cold enough, the heat transfer can cause the tank to get so cold that water vapor in the air condenses on the tank and freezes, forming frost.
This is especially common in cold weather when the temperature difference between the propane tank and the surrounding air is large. To prevent frost from forming, you can try to keep the propane tank warm, either by placing it in a warmer location or by wrapping it in a blanket or towel.
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