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Fractions of crude oil​

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Fractions. There are several ways of classifying the useful fractions that are distilled from crude oil. One general way is by dividing into three categories: light, middle, and heavy fractions. Heavier components condense at higher temperatures and are removed at the bottom of the column.

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Fraction: No. of carbon atoms: Boiling point range oC:

Gasoline (petrol) 4 - 12 32-160oC

Kerosine (paraffin) 11 - 15 160-250oC

Diesel oil 15 - 19 220-350oC

Residue lubricating oil heavy fuel oil bitumen C Above 350oC

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Fractions. There are several ways of classifying the useful fractions that are distilled from crude oil. One general way is by dividing into three categories: light, middle, and heavy fractions. Heavier components condense at higher temperatures and are removed at the bottom of the column

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