Is Gasoline Afraid of Sun Exposure?
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Gasoline is afraid of prolonged exposure to sunlight, so it is best not to leave gasoline under direct sunlight. Introduction to Gasoline: Gasoline is a volatile and flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid obtained through distillation and cracking of petroleum, used as fuel. It appears as a transparent liquid, is flammable, with a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C. Its main components are C5 to C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons and naphthenes, along with a certain amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. Gasoline has a high octane number (anti-knock combustion performance) and is classified into different grades such as 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98 based on octane ratings. Characteristics of Gasoline: The important properties of gasoline include volatility, stability, anti-knock quality, corrosiveness, and cleanliness.