A kerosene bottle, containing blue-dyed kerosene. Kerosene, or paraffin, is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation as well as households.

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2025年2月1日 · Kerosene, flammable hydrocarbon liquid commonly used as a fuel. It is obtained from petroleum and used for burning in kerosene lamps and domestic heaters or furnaces, as a fuel or fuel component for jet engines, and as a solvent for greases and insecticides.

2023年11月12日 · Kerosene is commonly used as a solvent for shellac, a type of natural resin used in woodworking and finishing. It helps dissolve and thin shellac, making it easier to apply and achieve desired finishes.

2017年8月7日 · Kerosene is a combustible liquid hydrocarbon used as a jet engine and heating fuel. In the 1800s, kerosene was very common in lamps, sometimes called hurricane lamps. Kerosene comes in two grades, based on sulfur content.

2021年5月17日 · Today, kerosene is primarily used for home heating and in jet fuel. In this beginner’s guide to kerosene we will break down the basics of kerosene in the modern world. Let’s dive in! What is Kerosene? Kerosene is a low-viscosity, combustible clear liquid that is derived from petroleum.

Kerosene is a flammable liquid mixture of chemicals that are produced in the distillation of crude oil. To produce kerosene, crude oil is distilled in a distillation tower in a process similar to that used to produce diesel and gasoline . [2]

2019年3月3日 · Kerosene is a fairly common and clean-burning fuel with many uses. There are two types of kerosene that are used today depending on the type of appliance, heater, vehicle or industry. Since the 9th century B.C., kerosene has helped humans heat their homes, cook their food and light their way.

2018年6月27日 · Kerosene Background. Kerosene is an oil distillate commonly used as a fuel or solvent. It is a thin, clear liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons that boil between 302°F and 527°F (150°C and 275°C). While kerosene can be extracted from coal, oil shale, and wood, it is primarily derived from refined petroleum. Before electric lights ...

2017年4月24日 · Kerosene is a hydrocarbon fuel distilled from petroleum. The term kerosene was trademarked in 1854, but has since become a generic term much like the word "zipper." Also known as paraffin in some parts of the world, the fuel is used for heating, cooking and as a component of jet engine fuel.