How Fractional Distillation Separates Crude Oil — Explained

How Fractional Distillation Separates Crude Oil — Explained Crude oil looks like one thick black liquid — but inside a refinery, it is separated into many different useful products like petrol, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, and even materials for plastics. This separation happens through a process called fractional distillation. In a tall distillation column, crude oil is heated until it becomes vapor. As the vapor rises, different hydrocarbons condense at different heights because each fraction has a different boiling point. In this video, we explain: ⚗️ What fractional distillation actually is ???? How the distillation column works ???? Why crude oil separates into layers automatically ????️ How boiling points decide where each fuel is collected ???? What products come out: petrol, diesel, kerosene, LPG, bitumen ???? Why this process is the backbone of modern industry Fractional distillation is one of the most important chemical processes on Earth — powering transportation, manufacturing, and daily life. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.