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the basic formulla for paraffin is CnH(2n+2)
They are stable, not attacked by sulphuric acid and other oxidising agent.
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Where is paraffin wax found?
Paraffin wax is produced by refining petroleum. All crude oil contains paraffin, and one of the byproducts of the refining process is a wax-and-oil mix called slack wax. When they separate the wax and oil, they get paraffin. So...paraffin wax comes from every country that has an oil refinery.
What is the difference between paraffin oil and oil?
Paraffin oil is a derivative of petroleum. In solid forms, paraffin oil is a solid with 20-40 atom molecules. Petroleum is not a solid.
How do you tell the difference between paraffin wax and beeswax?
Beeswax is produced by bees. Paraffin wax is extracted from crude oil as a by-product while producing petroleum. Most beeswax items usually contain a small amount of paraffin wax.
What is the state of paraffin oil at a temperature of 450?
Paraffin oil is a gas at 450 oC.
What is the Difference between paraffin oil and paraffin liquid?
Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid that is used as a lubricant, when this is melted down it becomes a paraffin liquid. Paraffin oil is used in cosmetics and medical settings and is a highly refined mineral oil.
How paraffin is made?
Most candles are made of paraffin wax. Paraffin wax is made from petroleum in the oil refining process. It is naturally clear and odorless when burned, though most candles include dyes and fragrances.
Can paraffin oil be used to produce olive oil?
No. Paraffin is mineral oil (petroleum). Olive oil is only made from olives.
Why won't paraffin oil dissolve in sodium chloride?
Paraffin oil is a non-polar liquid.
How do you put PARAFFIN in a sentence?
I have made candles using paraffin wax. Paraffin oil is kerosene.
How do you remove paraffin smell from cupboard?
paraffin mineral oil smell
Why paraffin oil have such a high boiling point?
paraffin must be heated strongly as the temperaure needed for it to thermally decompose is high. also, this ensures enough gas is produced for cracking experiment
Palm oil and paraffin oil difference?
Palm oil refers to an edible vegetable oil while paraffin oil refers to an inflammable liquid hydrocarbon that used as a fuel.
