Fractional distillation Flashcards
The fractions of crude oil and their uses
What are some uses of
Refinery gas
Bottled gas for heating and cooking
Level 1 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 1 - 4
Approx. boiling range: below 25°C
What are some uses of
Gasoline / petrol
Used as fuel in cars (petrol)
Level 2 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 4 - 12
Approx. boiling range: 40°C - 100°C
What are some uses of
Naphtha
Used to make chemicals
Level 3 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 7 - 14
Approx. boiling range: 90°C - 150°C
What are some uses of
Kerosene / paraffin
Used as a fuel in jet engines and as heating oil
Level 4 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 9 - 16
Approx. boiling range: 150°C - 240°C
What are some uses of
Diesel oil / gas oil
Used as a fuel in diesel engines
Level 5 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 14 - 18
Approx. boiling range: 220°C - 300°C
What are some uses of
Fuel oil
Used as a fuel for ships and some power stations
Level 6 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 19 - 25
Approx. boiling range: 250°C - 320°C
What are some uses of
Lubricating oil
Used in waxes and polishes
Level 7 from the top of the tower
Approx. number of carbon atoms: 20 - 40
Approx. boiling range: 300°C - 350°C
What are some uses of
Bitumen
Used to make bitumen for surfacing roads
Level 8 from the top of the tower (at the base of the tower)
Approx. number of carbon atoms: over 70
Approx. boiling range: above 350°C
