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Petrol composition ranges from C5-C12 while that of Diesel average composition is C12H23, ranging from approx. C10H20 to C15H28.
So it shows that Diesel consists of heaveir hydrocarbons than Petrol.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoPetroleum-derived diesel is composed of about 75% saturated hydrocarbons and 25% aromatic hydrocarbons. The average chemical formula for common diesel fuel is C12H23.
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Chemical composition of diesel?
See the link below for some specifications.
Why does the petrol fraction have a lower viscosity than the fuel oil fraction?
The viscosity depends on the chemical composition of materials.
What chemical is there most of in a barrel of crude oil out of hydrocarbon gases naphtha petrol kersene gas oil and diesel oil fuel oil lubricating oils waxes and bitumen?
Petrol
When water evaporates its chemical composition?
The chemical composition remain unchanged.
When ice melts what happens to its chemical composition?
the chemical composition does not change.
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Simple! Hydrogen.
What is the melting point of petrol and diesel?
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Is burning petrol a chemical reation?
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Chemical composition of diesel?
See the link below for some specifications.
What is the energy source for a school bus?
Chemical energy. The petrol / diesel that you fill up the tank with.
What is the color of petrol and diesel in petrol station?
petrol light brown, diesel light green
Is petrol is used in diesel cars?
No, diesel engine require diesel fuel. Put petrol in a diesel engine and you will destroy it.
What is diesel and petrol used for?
diesel and petrol are source which is used to generate power.
How do you tell petrol from diesel in a can?
Petrol is and bit more vicous and that diesel is a lot darker than petrol. Petrol burns quicker when set alight, however diesel burns more brightly!
Why does the petrol fraction have a lower viscosity than the fuel oil fraction?
The viscosity depends on the chemical composition of materials.
Is the espero cdi petrol or diesel?
petrol
Can a petrol engine be converted to a diesel engine?
No, you cannot convert a petrol to burn diesel.
