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Fractions of Petroleum
| Fractions of Petroleum | Molecular composition (Alkanes present) | Boiling range | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | C1 to C4 | Below 40°C | Gas is used as a fuel; in the production of carbon black and hydrogen; in the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and in the manufacture of gasoline (petrol) by polymerisation |
| Gasoline or Petrol | C5 to C12 | 40°C to 170°C | Gasoline is used as a motor fuel; as a solvent; and for dry cleaning. |
| Kerosene | C12 to C16 | 170° to 275°C | Kerosene is used as a household fuel; as an illuminant (for lighting) and for making oil gas. |
| Gas oil and Diesel Oil | C15 to C18 | 250° to 400°C | Used as furnace fuel; fuel for diesel engines, and for making petrol by cracking. |
| Lubricating oil, Vaseline, and Paraffin wax | C16 to C50 | Above 350°C | Lubricating oil is used for lubrication; Vaseline is used for making toilet goods and grease, Paraffin was is used for making candles. |
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