From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Laboratory distillation test results for a mixture of Shell Mex Spirit and 10% Parafin.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\4\ Scan019 | |
| Date | 22th August 1921 | |
| R.R. 832A (100 T) (S H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 798. 10-12-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2247 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} P.O. R.T. RECEIVED AUG 22 1921 X976 Hll/GLT22821. Laboratory. Shell Mex Spirit + 10% Parafin submitted this morning. First distillate over at 87.8°C or 190°F.{Mr Friese} 100°C or 212°F -- 14.2% Distillate. 110°C or 230°F -- 26.4% " 120°C or 248°F -- 38.8% " 130°C or 266°F -- 49.7% " 140°C or 284°F -- 60.2% " 150°C or 302°F -- 69.9% " 160°C or 320°F -- 77.8% " 170°C or 338°F -- 82.7% " 180°C or 356°F -- 86.8% " 190°C or 374°F -- 90.1% " 195°C or 383°F -- 91.9% " Hl. He | ||