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Steam cracker

Crude oil contains large hydrocarbon molecules. These are split, or "cracked", into smaller more useful molecules such as ethene which can then be used to make polythene. This happens in Steam Crackers like the ones shown here.

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	Images of industry Steam cracker Crude oil contains large hydrocarbon molecules. These are split, or "cracked", into smaller more useful molecules such as ethene which can then be used to make polythene. This happens in Steam Crackers like the ones shown here. Back to images of industry