Specific gravity of crude oil is how light or heavy it is compared to water. If the API gravity is less than 10 it will float in water.
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∙ 10y agoYes, gravity (specific gravity) of crude oil affects its weight. Crude oil with higher specific gravity will weigh more than crude oil with lower specific gravity. This is due to the density differences between the two types of oil.
The specific gravity of Saudi crude oil can vary depending on the specific type and grade of the oil being measured. However, on average, Saudi crude oil typically has a specific gravity ranging from 0.827 to 0.941.
Specific gravity of a substance is defined as its density relative to the density of water. To convert the density of crude oil into specific gravity, you can divide the density of the crude oil by the density of water (1000 kg/m³ at 4°C). This will give you the specific gravity of the crude oil relative to water.
The weight specific gravity of oil can vary depending on the type of oil. However, commonly used oils like crude oil have a specific gravity ranging from 0.7 to 0.95. This means that oil is generally lighter than water, which has a specific gravity of 1.
Heavy crude oil has a higher density and viscosity compared to light crude oil. Heavy crude oil also contains more impurities like sulfur and metals, which makes it more difficult and expensive to refine. Light crude oil is easier to extract, transport, and refine, making it more valuable in the market.
The weight of 45 gallons of crude oil is approximately 300-350 pounds, depending on the specific gravity of the oil.
Brent Crude oil is a light, sweet crude oil extracted from the North Sea. It is known for its low sulfur content, which makes it easier to refine into gasoline and diesel fuel. Brent Crude is a benchmark for pricing other crude oils worldwide.
Changes in gravity are one indicator of the presence of crude oil
The dielectric constant of crude oil varies depending on the specific composition of the oil. However, in general, the dielectric constant of crude oil ranges from around 2.0 to 3.5.
Crude oil can ignite and burn at temperatures above 150°C (300°F). The exact temperature can vary depending on the specific composition of the crude oil.
The specific heat of crude oil varies depending on its composition, but it is typically around 2.0 - 2.5 J/g°C.
As the question is how many barrels per metric ton of 'crude oil', you can use the calculator on the U.S. Energy Information Administrations site:http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/ then select 'energy calculators'Using the crude oil calculator shows 1 metric ton = 7.33 bbl crude oil. Crude oils vary depending on their specific gravity so this is an average for crude oil in the U.S.Depends on density, however 7.33 bbl per tonne is a reasonable estimate.1metric ton(1000kgs)=7.3 barrels. 1barrel=42 US gallons.