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Oil is primarily formed from algea that died and sank to the sea floor. Layers of sediment were deposited on top of this. Under immense pressure and high temperatures, the algae was converted into kerogen and then oil. Different oil deposits are dated to differen ages rangingf from over 500 million to less than 50 million years old.
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When will crude oil run out and why?
Crude will never run out, but it will run terrifyingly short due to the population of planet earth and the dependency on oil. Crude oil is a renewable resource although some say it is not. Oil is created over millions of years of temperature and pressure on decaying matter such as plant life or animal life. Oil will make itself just as it did when we discovered it. Though with the amount consumed today, the amount will never reach a sustainable level.
Why is the metal potassium stored under oil?
It oxidizes quickly when exposed to air and reacts violently with water, producing enough heat to burn the hydrogen created in the process.
FOrmula to calculate gcv of coal?
Weighted average of oil consumed:(rate of oil A * quantity of oil A) + (rate of oil B * quantity of oil B)Quantity of oil (A+B)GCV of oil consumed:(GCV * quantity of oil A) + (GCV * quantity of oil B)Quantity of oil (A+B)
Is oil a mixture?
The oil is a compound, the additives make it a mixture.
What are the most commonly used fragrances in aromatherapy?
Basil, Bergamot, Citronella oil, Clove oil, Geranium oil, Jasmine, Lavender oil, Lemon oil, Sandalwood, Tea tree oil, Thyme oil, and Yarrow oil are all commonly used fragrences
When was Marathon Oil created?
Marathon Oil was created in 1887.
When was Schaeffer Oil created?
Schaeffer Oil was created in 1839.
When was Irving Oil created?
Irving Oil was created in 1924.
When was Humble Oil created?
Humble Oil was created in 1911.
When was Oil's Well created?
Oil's Well was created in 1983.
When was Oil Gobblers created?
Oil Gobblers was created in 1988.
When was Oil Barons created?
Oil Barons was created in 1983.
When was Maersk Oil created?
Maersk Oil was created in 1962.
When was Duke of Oil created?
Duke of Oil was created in 1986.
When was Enterprise Oil created?
Enterprise Oil was created in 1983.
When was Heritage Oil created?
Heritage Oil was created in 1992.
When was Neste Oil created?
Neste Oil was created in 2004.
