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1 Well there is two uses for it one is to propel a rocket.
2 The other is a flame propellent for a fire.
1 Well there is two uses for it one is to propel a rocket.
2 The other is a flame propellent for a fire.
Kerosine has many other uses:
1. Additive with gasoline to make some aviation fuels
2. Additive to diesel to lower the freezing point and act as a flow improver at low temperatures
3. Fuel for oil fired heating systems
4. Use as a low grade burning oil
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoKerosene is used for jet engines, heating houses and for insecticide sprays
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What is kerosene and for what could be used?
Kerosene is a fraction of petroleum that is less volatile than gasoline. Kerosene was first used in lamps as a replacement for whale oil. Its main use now is as jet aircraft fuel (usually JP-1 but there are higher grades), it is also used as fuel in some rocket motors (usually RP-1 but there are higher grades), also kerosene heaters, etc.
Can a seperatory funnel be used to separate water from kerosene?
You could do that. Or you could just suck the kerosene off the surface of the water with a hand funnel.
Are kerosene ether petrol used as solvent in your daily life?
yes.
What odor have kerosene?
The odor of kerosene is "aromatic".
Which burns slower kerosene or gasoline?
Kerosene
What 'K' is a fuel used by planes?
kerosene (naptha kerosene)
Is the kerosene used in Aeroplane?
Aviation jet fuel is basically kerosene
Is white kerosene used as fuel in aeroplans?
Jet A, which is used in turbine aircraft, is a highly purified form of white kerosene.
What was kerosene for in 1849?
kerosene is a thin oil that was used in 1849 to light oil fuled lamps.
Can kerosene be used in tiki torches?
I dont think think that kerosene should be used in tiki torches. It might burn it down
Can kerosene be used as home heating fuel?
Kerosene should not be used as a home heating oil unless the unit is designed to do just that, kerosene may be used in a small amount to inhibit gelling of fuel oil during extremely cold weather.
What is an oily liquid used for fuel?
Kerosene
Why is kerosene used as jet fuels instead of petrol?
It is not kerosene but a kerosene type fuel used in jets or aircraft. Jet fuel is a mixture of various hydrocarbons. Jet fuel must be free from water contamination. Synthetic Jet fuel and Jet biofuels are used in different airways. Chemically they are not exactly same as kerosene or petrol.
What is the difference between dyed and undyed kerosene?
The difference between dyed and un-dyed kerosene is the dye its self. The dye used in kerosene can cause wicks and appliances to clog.
Is white kerosene the same as lighter fluid?
No do not use it. Kerosene will ruin your lighter petrol is what is used in lighters.
What is in kerosene?
A light hydrocarbon used for aircraft fuel
What oil is used in a portable oil heater?
Kerosene
