Kerosene is used in rocket fuel. RP-1 (alternatively, Rocket Propellant-1 or Refined Petroleum-1) is a highly refined form of kerosene outwardly similar to jet fuel, used as rocket fuel.
Big problem with using kerosene(C14h30) is density. Can you enlighten on density concept how it is used as a rocket fuel????? By refining kerosene, how density of changed kerosene is compatible with rocket propellent????
The density of kerosene in rocket fuel is a measure of the amount of kerosene present in a given unit volume. The density of kerosene is usually measured in kilograms per liter (kg/L) or cubic inches per gram (g/cm³).
The density of kerosene varies according to its temperature and chemical composition. Mostly, the density of kerosene in rocket fuel is in the range of 0.8 to 0.85 g/cm³ or 800 to 850 kg/m³. However, different countries and companies can have specific specifications for the density of kerosene in rocket fuel. This information can be found in guidance and technical specifications available from organizations in the space and rocket industry.