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boiling range [2 records]

Record 1 2002-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petroleum Distillation
  • Petrochemistry
DEF

Temperature range usually determined at atmospheric pressure in standard laboratory apparatus, over which boiling or distillation of an oil commences, or finishes.

DEF

Difference between initial boiling point temperature and end point temperature secured by the distillation test.

OBS

... the distillation range is only applicable to mixtures.

OBS

distillation range; boiling range: terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distillation du pétrole
  • Chimie du pétrole
DEF

Intervalle de température, mesuré dans des conditions normalisées, au cours duquel a lieu la distillation d'un produit pétrolier.

OBS

intervalle de distillation : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Destilación del petróleo
  • Petroquímica
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Record 2 1986-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Gasoline ... has a boiling range between 25 ° C and 210 ° C ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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