Crude oil

Crude oil fractions.

OCR Salters B F331

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Gasoline

Boiling point range (°C):

  • 25 to 75

Number of carbons in hydrocarbons:

  • Between 5 and 7

Use:

  • Petrol
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Kerosene

Boiling point range (°C):

  • 190 to 250

Number of carbons in hydrocarbons:

  • Between 10 and 16

Use:

  • Jet fuel
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Gas oil

Boiling point range (°C):

  • 250 to 350

Number of carbons in hydrocarbons:

  • Between 14 and 20

Use:

  • Diesel
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