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Different fractions get separated on the basis the top of the column and the heaviest one
of their boiling points, the lightest one with separates out from the bottom of the column.
lowest boiling point gets separated first from It has the highest boiling point.

Napthas

Different fractions of petroleum

Natural gas : Natural gas is formed alongwith ! It is a very popular industry and domestic
petroleum. Just like petroleum, it is trapped fuel, due to its high calorific value and easy
between impervious rocks. Natural gas is transportation through pipelines.
basically methane but small proportion of ! It is relatively a cleaner fuel and its products

nearly 5 % is also constituted by ethane, also are non-poisonous, hence it is used as a
propane and ethylene. household fuel.
Uses of Natural gas ! It is also used for power generation and in

! Natural gas in its pressurized form, is used as the manufacture of glass fabrics, steel,
a very efficient fuel for vehicles. Pressurized plastics, etc.
or compressed form of natural gas is called
as compressed natural gas(CNG).

In India, natural gas fields are located in Tripura, Jaisalmer, Maharashtra and Krishna- Godawari Delta Basin.

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