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A leaded gasoline is one that has a lead-containing compound in it.
For many years the number one anti-knock agent was tetra-ethyl-lead. After epidemiological research showed that the lead dust coming from car exhausts was a major cause of lowered intelligence in children the use of this chemical was quickly phased out. The use of any lead compound in gasoline has been a Federal offence for some years now. Leaded gasoline is still available as a high octane aviation gasoliine.
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Is leaded gasoline a heterogeneous mixture?
No, leaded gasoline is not a heterogeneous mixture. It is actually a homogeneous mixture where the lead additive is uniformly distributed throughout the gasoline.
What ii leaded gasoline chemical compound?
In addition to the hydrocarbons present in normal gasoline, leaded gasoline contains tetra-ethyl lead or other lead alkyls for their anti-knock effect.
How do you tell difference between leaded and unleaded petrol in a can?
I don't think there is a way to visually tell the difference between leaded and unleaded fuel. However, leaded gasoline has become "extinct" and it is more likely that you have unleaded gasoline in the can.
Does a 1972 Mustang take leaded gasoline or unleaded gasoline?
It takes unleaded I think
When was the sale of leaded gasoline banned in the US?
Leaded gasoline was banned in the US in 1996 up until now. This was implemented through the Clean Air Act of 1996.
Is petron blaze gasoline unleaded?
Yes, it is unleaded. No gasoline sold for consumer vehicles in leaded.
What gas was used in 1972 muscle cars?
Leaded gasoline.
What was the price of a gallon of gasoline in 1974?
The average price of a gallon of regular leaded gasoline in 1974 was 53 cents.
How long will a catalytic converter be undamage when using leaded gasoline?
Immediately serious damage will be done. Why in the world would you want to use leaded fuel which you cannot even buy in the U.S. Where are you getting leaded fuel and why?
Is petron blaze unleaded?
Yes, it is unleaded. No gasoline sold for consumer vehicles in leaded.
Is leaded gasoline bad for us?
Yes the lead that is burned along with the fuel is a harmful poison.
What did people use for petrol in the 1940 to 1960?
leaded gasoline was the fuel of choice for most people.
