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Kerosene is a thin clear liquid formed from hydrocarbons obtained from fractional distillation of petroleum. The process of distilling petroleum into kerosene was first written about in the 9th Century in Persia. By the 1700's it was known as a byproduct of making coal gas and coal tar, but it burned with a smoky flame and was not for use indoors. In 1848 a Canadian discovered a new process and made a fuel for lamp oil which burned bright and clear
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Why kerosene is not a fossil fuel?
Fossil fuel is kerosene. Of kerosene oil condensate.
Does kerosene oil dissolve in water?
No
Which liquid floats on top water or kerosene?
When water and kerosene are mixed kerosene will float on top.
Does paint dissolve in kerosene?
Wax is not soluble in alcohol but is partially soluble in kerosene oil.
Which mineral is kerosene made from?
Kerosene is not made from a mineral, it is an organic compound made from crude oil
Why kerosene is not a fossil fuel?
Fossil fuel is kerosene. Of kerosene oil condensate.
What happens when you mix coconut oil and kerosene?
No, coconut oil do not dissolve in kerosene
Can you mix kerosene with mustard oil?
yes
What was kerosene for in 1849?
kerosene is a thin oil that was used in 1849 to light oil fuled lamps.
Can you mix kerosene and home heating oil in an oil furnace?
Kerosene and home heating oil can be mixed in a oil furnace. Kerosene is thinner than heating oil. Mixed together will make the furnace burn cleaner.
Which has higher ignition temperature kerosene oil or wood?
kerosene
What can you put in the kerosene to get rid of the smell in a kerosene heater?
What is the easiest method of removal of Aromatic compounds in Kerosene Oil?
What oil is used in a portable oil heater?
Kerosene
Is K1 kerosene the same as 1 heating oil and can K1 be used in a heating oil stove?
Kerosene and heating oil are not the same. Make sure you use clear kerosene if you aren't venting out of a chimney - for example a space heater. Regular kerosene has a red dye that can be toxic
Does kerosene oil dissolve in water?
No
What are the refined kerosene?
Yes, kerosene is one of the resources collected from refining oil.
Kerosene was used instead of what oil?
Whale oil early on.
