Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil
Materials
2
Difficulty
2
Safety
2
Crude oil is distilled in distillation apparatus, and the fractions are collected in different test tubes. Can ignite the fractions carefully afterwards.
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NotesTake care if using a flame, if the flask falls out of the clamp then a fireball ensures. A safer way is in a test tube with sidearm.
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Web Linkswww.oresomeresources.com/resources_view/resource/experiment_fractional_distillationAuthor : Oresome ResourcesDescription :
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-chemistry/fractional-distillation-crude-oilAuthor : Nuffield FoundationDescription : Uses a test tube with sidearm.
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/oil-refining4.htmAuthor : How Stuff WorksDescription : Shows how it is done industrially.
fofweb.com/Onfiles/SEOF/Chemistry_Experiments/3-08.pdfAuthor : Facts on FileDescription : -
Videoswww.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzstahs5HQAuthor : Tung Nan KwongDescription :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWOI-mXDWtkAuthor : FranklyChemistryDescription : Uses a test tube with sidearm.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x2-8dedmE4Author : David ReadDescription : Shows setup of quick fit apparatus. -
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