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In 1921, at the direction of Dupont Corporation the maker of tetraethyl lead, Thomas Midgley Jr. found the compound to be an effective antiknock agent, while working under Charles Kettering of General Motors Corporation's Dayton Research Laboratories. Midgley nearly killed himself from lead poisoning after over a year of working with the compound and took a prolonged vacation in 1923 to Miami, Florida for convalescence.
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What ii leaded gasoline chemical compound?
In addition to the hydrocarbons present in normal gasoline, leaded gasoline contains tetra-ethyl lead or other lead alkyls for their anti-knock effect.
How do you tell difference between leaded and unleaded petrol in a can?
I don't think there is a way to visually tell the difference between leaded and unleaded fuel. However, leaded gasoline has become "extinct" and it is more likely that you have unleaded gasoline in the can.
Does a 1972 Mustang take leaded gasoline or unleaded gasoline?
It takes unleaded I think
When was the sale of leaded gasoline banned in the US?
Leaded gasoline was banned in the US in 1996 up until now. This was implemented through the Clean Air Act of 1996.
Is petron blaze gasoline unleaded?
Yes, it is unleaded. No gasoline sold for consumer vehicles in leaded.
What gas was used in 1972 muscle cars?
Leaded gasoline.
Inventor of the tractor?
who invented the gasoline tractor? who invented the gasoline tractor?Hart parr company is said to have invented the word Tractor,,, the actual first usable farm tractors were made as early as the late 1800's in europe.
What are the Uses of unleaded gasoline?
This is the normal gasoline used for modern cars, only some older ones still need leaded gasoline.
What was the price of a gallon of gasoline in 1974?
The average price of a gallon of regular leaded gasoline in 1974 was 53 cents.
How long will a catalytic converter be undamage when using leaded gasoline?
Immediately serious damage will be done. Why in the world would you want to use leaded fuel which you cannot even buy in the U.S. Where are you getting leaded fuel and why?
Is petron blaze unleaded?
Yes, it is unleaded. No gasoline sold for consumer vehicles in leaded.
What did people use for petrol in the 1940 to 1960?
leaded gasoline was the fuel of choice for most people.
