Why is crude oil important as a source of new materials?Video

Crude oil is a finite resource. It can be separated into its useful fractions by fractional distillation. Some fractions undergo cracking to help meet demand for the smaller molecules.

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Fran Scott explains fractional distillation - the separation of crude oil into fractions

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