0
Petroleum is used for lubricants and also for plastics, But primarily its distilled fractions (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, bunker oil) are used as combustion fuels. The hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum fuels provide a high impulse-to-weight ratio, and are easy to transport and store compared to other types of energy.
What else can I help you with?
What can be used instead of petroleum?
CNG can be used instead of petroleum
Is uranium used in the petroleum industry?
Uranium is not used in the petroleum industry.
What is petroleum gas used for?
petroleum is used for cars and for lawn mowers and lots more
What does petroleum prducts do to local ecosystems when used normally?
petroleum
Is petroleum a gas?
Petroleum is a crude oil that is used to produce gasoline.
How else is petroleum in the US?
how else is petroleum used in the united states
Why is petroleum or coal not used more often?
Petroleum and coal are largely used in chemical industry or as fuels.
Is petroleum used in motor oil?
Yes . . . motor oil IS refined petroleum.
What is petroleum's main use?
Petroleum is the raw material for the petrochemical industry or it is used as fuel.
How is petroleum used to make common objects?
It part of the substances used to make things.
What is Aliphatic petroleum distillates?
There is no such thing as Aliphatic petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates is the term used to refer to aliphatic hydrocarbons. These are typically solvents.
What are two positive and two negative uses of petroleum?
Positive: 1) Petroleum is the primary fuel used in cars. 2) Petroleum can be used as a solvent. Negative: 1) Petroleum is highly flammable and can be used in petrol bombs. 2) Burning petrol is harmful to the environment as it releases Carbon dioxide.
