Naphtha
Naphtha
Naphtha (/ˈnæfθə/, /ˈnæpθə/) is a term used in the petroleum industry to describe a volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture.
Etymology
The term "naphtha" is derived from the Greek word "naphtha" (νάφθα), which was used to refer to any sort of petroleum or pitch.
Definition
Naphtha is a general term that has been used for over two thousand years to refer to flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures. Mixtures labelled naphtha have been produced from natural gas condensates, petroleum distillates, and the distillation of coal tar and peat. It is used diversely in different industries and regions to refer to gross products like crude oil or refined products such as kerosene.
Uses
Naphtha is used in a variety of applications. Its main use is as a feedstock for producing high octane gasoline. It is also used in the production of ethylene and propylene in steam cracking, in the production of base materials for chemicals, and in the blending of gasoline. Other uses include as a solvent, metal cleaner, and in the production of lighter fluid and polyethylene.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naphtha
- Wikipedia's article - Naphtha
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski