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SEVERAL features of more than passing interest are shown in the undermentioned report.1 Covering as it does the period of the war, it chronicles work—such as the making of special incendiary bombs and chemical igniters for flares—which is rather unusual for the analytical laboratory, but is an indication of versatility in time of need. Passing, however, to more normal activities, with a bare mention of the excellent routine work done, it is interesting to note that research has taken a definite place in the programme of the department; the authorities are evidently alive to the importance of encouraging the application of chemistry to arts and manufactures. Thus an investigation of Egyptian crude petroleum has been made, the results of which have proved that good yields of Diesel fuel-oil can be obtained from this source, besides the customary petroleum spirit and kerosene, and a pitch which will be invaluable for road-making. A Government refinery to deal with this crude petroleum is to be erected at Suez.
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Work of the Analytical Laboratory, Cairo. Nature 106, 518 (1920). https://doi.org/10.1038/106518a0
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