Sources of alkanes ·4.1 A Petro|eum 4.1B Petroleum refining Table 4.1 Typical fractions obtained by distillation of petroleum Mixtures of alkanes, fortunately, are perfectly suitable for uses as fuels, solvents and lubricants, the primary uses of petroleumSources of alkanes • 4.1A Petroleum • 4.1B Petroleum refining • Table 4.1 Typical fractions obtained by distillation of petroleum • Mixtures of alkanes, fortunately, are perfectly suitable for uses as fuels, solvents, and lubricants, the primary uses of petroleum