Jet-A kerosene

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Jet-A kerosene is a widely used aviation turbine fuel for jet and turboprop aircraft, characterized by its high energy density, controlled combustion properties, and strict performance and safety specifications.

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instanceOf aviation turbine fuel
distillate petroleum product
kerosene-type jet fuel
boilingRange approximately 150–300 °C
color clear to straw-colored
combustionProduct carbon dioxide
nitrogen oxides
particulate matter
water vapor
containsAdditive antioxidants
corrosion inhibitors
fuel system icing inhibitors (optional)
metal deactivators
static dissipater additives
densityAt15C approximately 0.775–0.840 kg/L
differsFrom Jet A-1 by higher maximum freezing point NERFINISHED
energyDensityByMass about 43 MJ/kg
energyDensityByVolume about 34 MJ/L
flashPoint minimum about 38 °C
freezingPoint maximum −40 °C
hasProperty clean burning characteristics
controlled combustion characteristics
controlled volatility
good thermal stability
high energy density
low freezing point
low sulfur content
strict performance specifications
strict safety specifications
mainConstituents C8–C16 hydrocarbons
naphthenic hydrocarbons
paraffinic hydrocarbons
mayContain small amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons
notIdenticalTo Jet A-1 kerosene
producedFrom crude oil
productionProcess atmospheric distillation
hydrotreating
regulatedByStandard ASTM D1655 NERFINISHED
Def Stan 91-091 (for similar Jet A-1) NERFINISHED
requiresCertificationBy airframe manufacturers
engine manufacturers
storageRequirement electrostatic discharge management
particulate contamination control
water contamination control
typicalSulfurLimit 0.3 mass percent
usedFor powering jet aircraft
powering turboprop aircraft
usedIn commercial aviation in the United States
general aviation turbine aircraft

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