ethanol is one of the alternative fuel for fossil fuels true or false
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Yes. Ethanol is one of the possible alternative fuel for fossil fuels.
Short note on Ethanol fuels:
= > It's chemical formula is C(2)H(6)O.
= > It is usually produced from corn in the united states..
= > It is a renewable resource - They can be replenished by nature.
= > It has a lower ignition temperature compared to petrol.
= > It burns cleaner in air.
= > Reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
= > It help conserve petrol supplies.
= > It reduces smog pollution.
= > It is a lower heat of combustion.
= > It requires large amount of agricultural land to produce the crops required to obtain ethanol.
= > It is very much difficult to vaporize.
= > It can also be corrosive.
= > Very much cost is involved in making ethanol.
Hope this helps!
Yes, it's true, ethanol is one of the alternative fuel for fossil fuels.
→ Uses of ethanol :
-- It is used as solvent in industry and in lacquers, vanish and in fragrant materials like perfumes and in medicine also.
-- As it is antiseptic, it is used for dressing and cleaning of boils.
-- As ethanol should not be used as toxic drink, harmful substances like methanol, copper sulphate are mixed with it.
-- Ethanol solution containing 5% water is called rectified spirit which is useful for making the outer surface of the body germ - free. 100% ethanol is called absolute alcohol.