what is its °API? How much will it weigh per gallon?

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1. Define the equation for converting or correcting the specific gravity of oil at any temperature to the standard temperature of 60°F.

2. If an unknown oil has specific gravity of 0.787 at 60/60°F, what is its °API? How much will it weigh per gallon?

 

3. A particular oil has 25° API gravity, what is its specific gravity?

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