crude oil Flashcards
what happens when the molecular size of a hydrocarbon is increased
molecular size increase
boiling point increase
colour deeper
viscosity higher
volatility lower
what is viscosity
measure of its resistance to deformation
what is volatility
it the measure of how readily a substance vaporises
crude oil fraction (lowest to highest)
liquified petroleum gas
petrol
naphtha
kerosene
diesel
fuel oil
lubricating oil and wax
bitumen
use of Liquified petroleum gas
fuel for taxis and minibuses, domestic fuel
use of petrol
fuel for motor cars
use of naphtha
raw material for producing town gas and plastics
use of kerosene
fuel for aircraft
use of diesel
fuel for buses and trucks
use of fuel oil
fuel for ships and power stations
use of lubricating oil and wax
lubricant for machines, raw material for making candles
use of bitumen
material for covering roads and roofs
