Fuel Oil Characteristics - continued.

E. Sulfur Content

Sulfur content of fuel oil is a highly undesirable characteristic.

Usual sulfur content of various types of oils:

No. 1 Oil: 0.1%

No. 2 Oil: 0.4 – 0.7%

No. 4 Oil: 0.4 – 1.5%

No. 5 Oil: As high as 2.0%

No. 6 Oil: As high as 2.8%