Density of kerosene: what does the indicator depend on and what does it affect
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The density of kerosene is one of the many characteristics of a substance that determines its properties. Before the advent of specialized equipment, this parameter demonstrated the quality of the material. Kerosene is used in various industries and is suitable for many processes, so it is necessary to know exactly the density and other indicators of this substance, their changes and boundary marks.
The density of kerosene depends on the methods of manufacture and temperature changes.
What determines the density of kerosene in kg / m3
Consider the density of kerosene (kg / m3), using the example of the T-1 brand, it depends on:
- Fractional composition.
- production method.
- storage conditions.
- temperature of matter.
The indicator increases in proportion to the content of heavy hydrocarbons in the composition of the sample. Below are the density indicators in cubic meters per kilogram with a gradation of t ° from + 20 ° С to + 270 ° С.
Table: Density of kerosene at various temperatures with an interval of 10 ° C
How to determine the density of kerosene
To determine the density of kerosene, it is necessary to use relative values. At +20°C, the indicator can be 780 to 850 kg/m3. To make calculations, you can use the formula:
P20 = PT + Y(T + 20)
In this equation:
- Р – fuel density at test t° (kg/m3).
- Y is the average temperature correction, kg/m3 (deg).
- T is the heat index at which density measurements were made (°С).
When choosing fuels and lubricants, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics given in the quality certificate.
When T-1 kerosene is heated, its density decreases, since thermal expansion and volume growth occur due to thermal expansion. So at t ° + 270 ° С, the density of the T-1 brand will be 618 kg / m3.
What is the density of kerosene of different grades
Consider what is the density of kerosene for various brands. With fluctuations in molecular weight, the difference can be expressed in 5-10%. At standard t° +20°С indications of aviation kerosene in kg/m3:
- 780 for TS-1.
- 766 for TS-2.
- 841 for TS-6.
- 778 for RT.
Density of lighting kerosene is 840 kg/mXNUMX
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