Furnace Oil
- Description: Furnace oil is a heavy, viscous fuel oil derived from petroleum. It’s a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, primarily used for industrial heating and power generation.
- Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Dark, viscous liquid
- Viscosity: High viscosity
- Flammability: Highly flammable
- Sulfur Content: Can vary, with higher sulfur content grades being more common
- Applications:
- Industrial: Primary use in industrial furnaces, boilers, and kilns for heat generation.
- Power Generation: Used in some power plants for electricity generation.