What is Gasoline Anti-Knock Property?
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Gasoline anti-knock property refers to the ability of gasoline to resist knocking when burning in an engine, which is a key indicator of gasoline's combustion performance. Knocking is caused by abnormal combustion of gasoline in the engine. The octane number of gasoline is a commonly monitored indicator. Based on anti-knock properties, gasoline products are classified into 92, 95, and 98 grades, with different grades exhibiting varying operational performance. Strong anti-knock properties allow for the use of higher compression ratio engines, which can enhance engine power, reduce fuel consumption, and improve engine efficiency. Gasoline is produced by refining various gasoline components such as straight-run gasoline, catalytic cracking gasoline, and catalytic reforming gasoline, then blending them with high-octane components. It is primarily used as fuel for spark-ignition internal combustion engines in automobiles.