Are there different grades of #2 fuel oil?
Are there different grades of #2 fuel oil?
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I'm looking for info on #2 fuel oil. We use it in floatation cells to beneficiate phosphate ore. I remember a old chemist who used to work in uranium solvent (SX) extraction telling me there were many "grades" of #2 fuel oil. He mentioned a brand or grade called 'napoleum' that he said was far better for SX work than what was currently available.
I'm interested to know if there are better grades available, and what properties make them better. Also, would these properties that helped in SX applications do a better job in floation cells too?
I'm interested to know if there are better grades available, and what properties make them better. Also, would these properties that helped in SX applications do a better job in floation cells too?





RE: Are there different grades of #2 fuel oil?
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RE: Are there different grades of #2 fuel oil?
If you are experiencing variable efficiencies it may be that you need to look carefullay at the oil quality and tighten up the specification. What are acceptable variations in quality when it is supplied as a fuel oil may not be acceptable in your application.
RE: Are there different grades of #2 fuel oil?