Why Is Mercaptan Added to Natural Gas?
Natural gas in its native state is colorless and almost odorless. In order to assist consumers in detecting leaks, an odorizer, tert-Butylthiol (t-butyl mercaptan), is...
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Can a Skunk Aim Its Spray?
Can a Skunk Aim Its Spray? Yes — a skunk can accurately aim and spray its stinging liquid at an enemy as far as 15 feet away. The smelly liquid, known as mercaptan, is...
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What Makes a Skunk Smell?
What Makes a Skunk Smell? The unpleasant odor of a skunk comes from an oily liquid. The skunk uses this liquid as a defense against enemies. The skunk oil, known as...
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