This key facts covers Industrial Importance of Cracking within Cracking (HT) for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Cracking (HT) in Organic Chemistry for GCSE Chemistry with 24 exam-style questions and 0 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 8 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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⚙️ Industrial Importance of Cracking
Economic Reasons:
• Petrol is worth much more per litre than heavy fuel oil
• Converting low-value products into high-value ones increases profit
• Refinery can adjust production to match market demand
• Reduces waste and maximises use of crude oil
• Petrol is worth much more per litre than heavy fuel oil
• Converting low-value products into high-value ones increases profit
• Refinery can adjust production to match market demand
• Reduces waste and maximises use of crude oil
Polymer Industry:
• Ethene → Poly(ethene) (plastic bags, bottles)
• Propene → Poly(propene) (ropes, carpets)
• Styrene → Poly(styrene) (packaging, insulation)
• Alkenes are the raw materials for most plastics
• Ethene → Poly(ethene) (plastic bags, bottles)
• Propene → Poly(propene) (ropes, carpets)
• Styrene → Poly(styrene) (packaging, insulation)
• Alkenes are the raw materials for most plastics