This study describes a new quantitative gravimetric measurement of characte
ristics of the phase separation of a liquid hydrocarbon under the effect of
varying temperature. The present method may be used both to assess the amo
unt of wax, which settles in a fuel, and also to assess a suitable amount o
f wax antisettling agent to be added to a fuel for maximum efficiency. (C)
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