Introduction to the meaning of kerosene
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Kerosene is a petroleum fraction with a relative density (at 20°C) of 0.790–0.850 and a boiling range of 150–310°C. It is mainly composed of hydrocarbons with C12-C16 chains. It is usually divided into jet fuel and regular kerosene. Due to the development of the civil and aviation industries, the consumption of the former is currently much higher than that of the latter. When kerosene is used for home heating, it is preferable to choose one with a high H/C ratio, low surface tension, less black smoke during combustion, and a high alkane content. Thanks to advances in petroleum refining technology, impurities such as sulfur compounds are present in very small amounts in kerosene products. For oil grades ranging from heavy gasoline to kerosene, the gas phase in the area near their surface in contact with air is within the explosive range, so care must be taken to prevent electrostatic ignition and similar hazards.
What are the common uses for household kerosene?
As for the original data, I remember that over a decade ago, the production of kerosene for civilian use in refineries was practically non-existent; after all, what machinery uses kerosene?