C6.2.6 - Cracking oil fractions Flashcards
1
Q
What is cracking?
A
The process of converting large alkanes into smaller alkanes and alkanes using high temperatures and a catalyst
2
Q
What type of catalyst is needed?
A
A hot catalyst of alumina and silica
3
Q
Where is cracking carried out?
A
It is carried out on a huge scale in oil refineries, but it can be done on a small scale in the laboratory using pieces of broken pot as the catalyst
4
Q
Why is cracking done?
A
To match its supply of useful products and meet the customers’ demand.
5
Q
What is cracked in order to produce hexane and ethene?
A
Octane
