Chemical-physical properties of biodiesel
The most widely used alternative fuels are based on methyl esters of fatty acids from rapeseed oil. In the table are some of the main physico-chemical characteristics of rape oil and methyl esters obtained on its basis. (MERM)
Basic physico-chemical characteristics of rape oil and the methyl esters obtained from its base (MERM):
|
Indicator |
Rape oil |
МЕРМ |
|
Formula |
С57Н101,6О6 |
С19Н35,2О2 |
|
Molecular weight, kg/kmol |
883 |
296 |
|
Net Calorific Value MJ/kg |
36,7 |
37,1 |
|
Cetane number |
44 |
52-56 |
|
Density at 150С, kg/m3 |
916 |
882 |
|
Viscosity at 200Cmm2/s |
75 |
6-8 |
