What is the calorific value of gasoline?

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StephenDella
07/30/25 6:01am
Gasoline has a calorific value of approximately 10,490 kcal, which is equivalent to 4.6×107 J/kg. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Introduction to gasoline: Generally, at room temperature, the density of 92-octane gasoline is about 0.725 grams per milliliter, making one liter weigh 1.45 pounds. The density of 95-octane gasoline is about 0.737 grams per milliliter, so one liter weighs 1.474 pounds. The density of 98-octane gasoline is approximately 0.753 grams per milliliter, meaning one liter weighs 1.506 pounds. 2. Overview of gasoline: At room temperature, gasoline is a colorless to pale yellow, easily flowing liquid that is difficult to dissolve in water and highly flammable. Its distillation range is from 30°C to 220°C. When the concentration in air is between 74 to 123 grams per cubic meter, it can explode upon contact with fire. The calorific value of gasoline is approximately 44,000 kJ/kg (the calorific value of a fuel refers to the amount of heat produced when 1 kg of the fuel is completely burned).
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