Waxy crudes are treated with chemical additives mainly to_________________________?

Correct answer: A. Depress its pour point

  • A. Depress its pour point
  • B. Dissolve wax
  • C. Precipitate wax
  • D. Remove wax

Explanation

Chemical additives act as pour-point depressants by hindering the growth and network formation of wax crystals, so the crude remains mobile at lower temperatures. They do not primarily remove or dissolve the wax.

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