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Petroleum jelly is used in the hang drop procedure because , it reduces the evaporation of the drops of fuild . ----------------------
ALSO, this type of sealing material is used primarily to not only reduce evaporation of liquid but to eliminate air current in the preparation as well.
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Will petroleum jelly conduct electricity?
No, it is a petroleum/wax/oil based compound. Electrons do not freely travel between molecules, in that, it's a dielectric. Similarly to the dielectric fluid in a transformer, petroleum jelly can be used as an insulator. It's thermal conduction isn't as good.
Could you use petroleum jelly as a lubricant?
Petroleum jelly can be used as a lubricant, though it probably isn't appropriate anywhere that outgassing might be an issue. It's also shouldn't be used for situations where there is significant heat or contact with fluid in order to avoid contamination.
What does plasticine mean?
Plasticine (or plastilin in Europe) is plastic material used for modelling in children games or in other applications.Plasticine contain generally calcium carbonate, stearic acid and a petroleum jelly.
Petroleum fraction that has the lowest boiling point?
petroleum gas. this gas is used for cooking.
What is petroleum's main use?
Petroleum is the raw material for the petrochemical industry or it is used as fuel.
What is in white petroleum jelly?
white petroleum jelly is a substance like Vaseline, that is used in experiments for bacteria to grow and feed off.
What is petroleum jelly used for?
Stuff. Wa HaHahHAHAHAHA!!
Can petroleum jelly cause diarrhea when used as anal lube?
yes
What is the use of petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly can be used for different things,One thing it is used for is if you have dry or cracked skin use it as a lotion.Another thing is many people use it for their own personal lubricant.
Can petroleum jelly be used as lube?
It can be, and is, frequently. But do not use it as a lube on natural rubber - it will "eat" it.
How old do you have to be to buy petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly can't be used to make explosives, poisons, or anything too horrible, so as long as you are old enough to handle money you should be able to buy it.
Will petroleum jelly conduct electricity?
No, it is a petroleum/wax/oil based compound. Electrons do not freely travel between molecules, in that, it's a dielectric. Similarly to the dielectric fluid in a transformer, petroleum jelly can be used as an insulator. It's thermal conduction isn't as good.
What is Vasoline?
Brand name for a petroleum jelly product that is made from petroleum used as an ointment or base covering for wounds or rashes to avoid dryness.
Does vazaline have peanuts in it?
Vaseline does not contain peanuts - it is a type of petroleum jelly. It is used as an ointment and lubricant.
Could you use petroleum jelly as a lubricant?
Petroleum jelly can be used as a lubricant, though it probably isn't appropriate anywhere that outgassing might be an issue. It's also shouldn't be used for situations where there is significant heat or contact with fluid in order to avoid contamination.
What substances are used to make a Rubik's Cube easier to use?
petroleum jelly, stick inside the cube
What product to petroleum resources provided in addition to energy?
They provide plastics, pvc and various oils like bitumin used in road formation, also petroleum jelly
