Can Oil Boil at Low Pressure Like Water in a Vacuum Jar?

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Start date Feb 22, 2017
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Oil can boil at low pressures in a vacuum jar, similar to water. The boiling point of a liquid decreases as the pressure decreases, meaning that under vacuum conditions, oil will reach its boiling point at a lower temperature. However, the specific boiling point will vary depending on the type of oil due to differences in their chemical composition and properties. The discussion emphasizes the principles of boiling point reduction under vacuum and invites further exploration of how different oils behave in such conditions.

Feb 22, 2017

dilipbhanu

Hi,

We have seen water boiling at low pressures (vacuum jars), Will Oil also boil the same way in vacuum jar?

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Feb 22, 2017

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dilipbhanu said:

Hi,

We have seen water boiling at low pressures (vacuum jars), Will Oil also boil the same way in vacuum jar?

Dilip

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