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Record 1 2004-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • White Products (Petroleum)
  • Isomerization Processes (Petroleum)
CONT

There is one fuel called iso-octane that is very resistant to knocking; it is given an octane rating of 100. Another fuel, called heptane knocks very easily; it is given a rating of zero.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Produits blancs (Pétrole)
  • Isomérisation (Pétrole)
DEF

Isomère de l'octane normal.

CONT

L'indice d'octane est déterminé par la comparaison du carburant avec un mélange de référence formé de deux hydrocarbures : l'heptane, extrêmement détonant, et l'isooctane, très peu détonant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
  • Productos blancos (Petróleo)
  • Isomerización (Petróleo)
DEF

Líquido incoloro, insoluble en agua, ligeramente soluble en alcohol y éter. Inflamable. Tóxico.

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