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  • Crude Oil Fractions: A Comprehensive Guide to Key Components
    The main fractions of crude oil are:

    1. Methane, Ethane, Propane, and Butane: These are light hydrocarbon gases that are found in the natural gas associated with crude oil.

    2. Naphtha: This is a light hydrocarbon liquid that is used to make gasoline.

    3. Gasoline: This is the most important product of crude oil and is used to power vehicles.

    4. Kerosene: This is a middle distillate that is used in jet fuel and heating oil.

    5. Diesel: This is a middle distillate that is used to power trucks, buses, and other vehicles.

    6. Heavy fuel oil: This is a heavy distillate that is used in ships and other industrial applications.

    7. Lubricating oils: These are oils that are used to reduce friction between moving parts in machinery.

    8. Asphalt: This is a black, viscous material that is used to make roads and roofing material.

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