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Hexane is exerts a large amount of dispertion forces and thus it is a good solvent for large molecules. You see, the larger a molecule is the more dispertion forces it has.
What does all this mean? Well, if two molecules exert the same kind of forces the are miscible. And you guessed it right, oils have a great deal of dispertion forces. Thus hexane is good at dissolving oil stains.
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How was hexane discovered?
Hexane was discovered by distillation of crude oil.
What kinds of stains does Shout remove?
Shout removes stains from jam, grass stains, coffee stains, ink stains, blood stains, motor oil stains, etc.
Why is oil and grease stains difficult to remove from clothes?
Oil and grease stains are tough to remove from clothes because they resist water. The water in a washing machine works around the stain. Detergent makes it possible to remove oil and grease stains.
How do you remove oil stains from a colored T shirt?
wash it
Why do stains affect clothes?
Different stains affect clothes in different ways. Dyes stains occur when a dye is absorbed into a piece of fabric. Tannin stains deposit color on top of the clothing. Protein stains have proteins which interact with the fabric. Oil stains resist the water which is used to clean them.
Why is soap good for removing oily food stains?
because there is oil on your skin right? so the soap when you rub it on the shirt the oil is rinsed off by the water
How do you remove oil stain from leader?
solvents remove / breakdown oil stains. I use an orange solvent for removing oil from carpets when cleaning them.
How was hexane discovered?
Hexane was discovered by distillation of crude oil.
How do you remove motor oil stains from shoes?
Hexane does a fantastic job. A drop of butter fell on my nice tan leather shoes, and I cleaned it up completely with Hexane. If you don't have Hexane, your dry cleaner's solvents will also work great. Alternatively, try covering the entire area in baby powder and let it set for 12 hours.
Does hexane dissolve in motor oil?
yes
What is miscella used for?
Miscella is used for the production of oils(canola,soy bean etc) and is a mixture of oil and solvent such as hexane. The hexane is boiled out of the oil to make food grade oil.
IS vegetable oil soluble in hexane?
Yes, it is very much soluble in Hexane, diethyl ether, Petroleum spirit etc
How do you get rid of oil stains on the job?
You get rid of oil stains by using oxce clean
What are stains from greasy foods called?
oil stains
Which Often Results Into Oil Stains On My Clothes. What is The Best Way I Can Get Rid Of These Stains?
Cooking oil & olive oil stain clothes all the time, but you can use a good stain remover to get rid of these tough stains. Most of the products have special instructions on them that are easy to follow. Otherwise a general tip for oil stains is to remove them immediately because the longer they last the more difficult they will be to remove as they set into the fabric.
How can you get an automotive oil stain off of concrete?
Some ways to get automotive oil stains off of concrete are by spreading kitty litter (or peat moss) over it, rubbing the kitty litter in with your foot, and sweeping it up or soaking the stain in simple green and then rinsing. There are also products specifically for removing oil stains if these methods do not work.
Why is hexane burned?
Hexane is only burned when it is used as an additive in gasoline. Hexane is highly flammable and can cause an explosion so there is only 1 percent to 3 percent of hexane in the total volume of gasoline. Hexane is a chemical used as a solvent to make vegetable oil from various sources, like soybeans.
