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What is oil exploitation?
The extraction of petroleum is the process by which usable petroleum is extracted and removed from the earth.
Is rubber derived from petroleum?
Yes, rubber is derived from petroleum through a process called polymerization.
What is the process called when petroleum is turned into gas?
This process is called boiling.
What is the process that is used to refine petroleum called?
Cracking
What is the process that is used to refined petroleum called?
Cracking
What is diesel distilled from?
Petroleum. I'm not sure if it's a distillation process. Diesel is refined from petroleum but I'm not sure how.
Does Vaseline have petroleum in it?
Yes, Vaseline is a brand of petroleum jelly, and it does contain petroleum-derived ingredients. It is made from a combination of mineral oils and waxes, which are byproducts of the petroleum refining process.
Can you make nylon from petroleum?
Yes, it is. According to an eHow article, nylon is a form of petroleum derivatives. So, it basically means nylon is a result of some complex chemical process, hydrolysis. For your information, nylon is made up of coal, air, water and petroleum. Hope that helped.
What process is used to make kerosene?
Fractional Distillation from petroleum
What is A mixture of hydrocarbons occurring with petroleum deposits?
You can think of petroleum deposits AS a mixture of hydrocarbons. One such mixture which we process and purify is gasoline!
How can we get petroleum from coal?
By using a process called "hydrogenation", hydrogen atoms are bonded to the carbon atoms from the coal creating a mixture of hydrocarbons similar to petroleum.
How is petroleum collected?
Petroleum is collected through the process of drilling oil wells into underground reservoirs. Once the well is drilled, a pump is used to extract the petroleum from the reservoir and bring it to the surface. The collected petroleum is then transported via pipelines or tankers to refineries for processing.
