What are the consequences of mixing alcohol and gasoline?
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Alcohol and gasoline can be mixed together, commonly known as ethanol gasoline. Ethanol gasoline is a new alternative energy source formed by blending fuel ethanol, processed from grains and various plant fibers, with regular gasoline in a certain proportion. According to China's standards, ethanol gasoline is composed of 90% regular gasoline and 10% fuel ethanol. Below is relevant information: 1. Gasoline shelf life: Gasoline is more than 99% carbon and hydrogen elements, along with some aliphatic and naphthenic chemical elements. When exposed to air, it can produce some gum-like substances. Theoretically, as long as air is isolated, gasoline hardly deteriorates. Modern gasoline contains some antioxidants, conservatively estimated to last about 8 months. 2. Ethanol gasoline: Some regions now use ethanol gasoline, which is a blend of 90% regular gasoline and 10% fuel ethanol. Due to this 10% ethanol, the shelf life of ethanol gasoline is relatively short, lasting at most one month.