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What are Anti knocking agent in fuel?

'Gasoline' has the potential to ignite too early ('detonate') in high compression combustion engines, producing a 'knocking' or 'ping' effect. The first compound discovered to remedy this effect was tetraethyllead (tetra-ethyl-lead, TEL). This anti-knocking agent therefore came into widespread use in petroleum, but use of this chemical began to be phased out after the toxicity of lead became known. Thus other antiknock agents used instead of tetraethyllead are: ferrocene, iron pentacarbonyl, toluene, MMT (an organomagnesium compound) and several others.


What is the purpose of using an anti-foaming agent in food-grade products?

An anti-foaming agent is used in food-grade products to prevent excessive foam formation during processing or cooking, which can interfere with the quality, appearance, and efficiency of the product.


Why is there lead in petrol?

Lead was added to petrol as an anti-knock agent to improve engine performance. It prevented engine knocking or pinging, which is a metallic pinging noise that can occur in an engine when fuel ignites unevenly. Lead was phased out of petrol due to its harmful effects on human health and the environment.


What is the most effective natural anti-foaming agent for use in food processing?

Silicone-based anti-foaming agents are considered the most effective natural option for controlling foam in food processing.


How can one determine the best oxidizing agent?

The best oxidizing agent can be determined by looking at its ability to gain electrons and cause other substances to lose electrons in a chemical reaction. A stronger oxidizing agent will be able to more easily accept electrons and cause oxidation in other substances. This can be measured by looking at the standard reduction potential values of different oxidizing agents. The oxidizing agent with the highest standard reduction potential value is considered the strongest and best oxidizing agent.

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What is used to increase the anti-knocking property of petrol?

tetraethy lead


What are Anti knocking agent in fuel?

'Gasoline' has the potential to ignite too early ('detonate') in high compression combustion engines, producing a 'knocking' or 'ping' effect. The first compound discovered to remedy this effect was tetraethyllead (tetra-ethyl-lead, TEL). This anti-knocking agent therefore came into widespread use in petroleum, but use of this chemical began to be phased out after the toxicity of lead became known. Thus other antiknock agents used instead of tetraethyllead are: ferrocene, iron pentacarbonyl, toluene, MMT (an organomagnesium compound) and several others.


Which is used to increase the anti-knocking property of petrol?

tetra ethyl benzene


How does anti microbial agent works?

what is microbial agent, what is the advantages


WHY IS THERE A Knocking from passenger side Ford Fiesta?

anti roll bar bush 2.50


Can manganese be an anti-corrosive agent?

yes


What is an anti-foaming agent?

simethecone and other non-foaming detergents are good anti-foaming agents.


Why would an artificial sweetener have anti-gel agent?

It is a fine chemical powder which will absorb moisture and clump. The anti-caking agent helps prevent this.


What is baralgin?

its a pain reliever.......anti-spasm agent


Is an anti psychotic agent a depressant or stimulant?

Depressant


Can you rebuild a knocking motor?

yes you can rebuild a knocking motor. its best to rebuild it from block up and it may get pricy but its worth it


Front suspension knocking noise on a Mercedes Benz 230CLK?

most likely the anti roll bar bushes. It was on mine