science-softCon uv/vis+ spectra data base; www.uv-spectra.de; (C) science-softCon 2010 Substance: ethane Other Names: dimethyl Formula: C2H6 CAS-No.: 74-84-0 Study: absorption cross sections Authors: J.J. Harrison, N.D.C. Allen, P.F. Bernath Title: Infrared absorption cross sections for ethane (C2H6) in the 3 µm region Journal/Source: J. Quant. Spectr. Rad. Transfer, 111, 357-363, (2010); doi:10.1016/j.jqsrt.2009.09.010 Data: (diagram, table, disk): diagram Wavelength/Energy range: 2545 - 3315 cm-1 (~ 3000 nm) Resolution: 0.004 cm-1 Temperature: ~ 197 - 297 K Temperature dependence: Pressure/Concentration: ~ 0.069 - 0.306 Torr (ethane) Comments: The absorption cross section of ethane at the 3 µm and total pressure of 49.44 Torr is ~ 7.9 x 10-18 cm2 molecule-1. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):