What is the actual weight of a 150-pound chlorine gas cylinder when including the tank?

The actual weight of a 150-pound chlorine gas cylinder when including the tank is 285 pounds. This weight is calculated by considering that the 150-pound designation refers to the weight of the chlorine gas itself when the cylinder is fully charged. However, the cylinder itself also has mass, which needs to be accounted for in the total weight.

Typically, a steel chlorine gas cylinder weighs significantly more than the gas it contains. A standard filled chlorine gas cylinder can weigh around 250 pounds or more, depending on the specific design and manufacturer. When you add the weight of the gas—150 pounds—to the weight of the empty cylinder, the total weight adds up to approximately 285 pounds.

This understanding is critical for safe handling and transportation of chlorine gas cylinders, as it affects lifting, loading, and storage considerations in various water treatment and industrial applications.