Talk:Octane

message: I noticed that the word octane can refer to any of the octane isomers, the octane rating, and probably more other subjects. Therefore, I propose that the octane page be made into a disambiguation page.
:Actually, the disambiguation page exists. But I have to say that the section on the octane rating that is on this page does not belong.
:I'm going to go bold and delete the section on the octane rating in the octane page unless someone comments on it before May 31.
Littleb2009 (talk) 19:19, 28 April 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for the advice. Littleb2009 (talk) 03:02, 2 May 2021 (UTC)
thread_title: Making the octane page a disambiguation page

message: In the early days of automotive engineering, it was assumed that engine knock was due to autoignition before the spark, but research has shown that to be incorrect. It is autoignition after the spark but before complete combustion of the fuel.
See http://www.faqs.org/faqs/autos/gasoline-faq/part3/
74.70.32.60 02:56, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Octane rating method explained in a 1951 issue of Flight here:   — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.149.53.233 (talk) 23:08, 15 March 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Engine knocking is autoignition AFTER the spark 

message: Common isomer for Octane is Octene, with the same C8H18.
This is false as octene is C8H16
~AQ 20:57, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Octane is not octene

message: The article for heptane lists both the number of structural isomers (9) and that same number IF different enantiomers are counted separately (11).  It seems like it would be a good thing if this, the octane article, did the same thing.  Obviously, this applies to higher alkanes as well.  However, above heptane, I don't know the relevant numbers.  If someone does, would you please add them to the article?  Thanks!  RobertAustin (talk) 13:38, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Enantiomers of Octane? 

message: This section is mostly nonsense. 
I found a reference to “high octane thinking” in a 1946 book called Make Your Life Worth While by Emmet Fox.
In 1959 (2 October) the Baltimore Sun said: “The Chicago White Sox, reputedly long on speed but short on power, exploded a high-octane offensive against Los Angeles and crushed the jittery Dodgers.”
And in 1977 (15 April) the Boca Raton News ran a review of Seven Days in May that said: “While giving us a slick, high-octane blend of thriller and disaster movie idioms, Frankenheimer also provides a cool, objective study of terrorism.”
These are three out of dozens of figurative uses of “high octane” or “high-octane” I found to be in print between 1946 and 1989, and I only spent about ten minutes looking.
What I’m saying is, the phrase has been used and commonly understood since, at least, the mid-1940s.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.171.121.248 (talk) 01:32, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Agreed. I mentioned it to the originator of the second graph, Gregory Feeley. If he doesn't respond, I support removal of the section (or more in-depth research using LA Times or NY Times account if someone has one). AlanM1 (talk) 20:59, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Metaphorical use 

message: I believe that for consistency, it would be better to display the enthalpy of combustion for octane in KJ/mol, not MJ/mol.  I'm adding this talk section since I'm not sure whether this is a necessary edit.  Should it be done?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by DonolKnoop (talk • contribs) 14:12, 13 September 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Enthalpy of combustion in MJ/mol 

message: — Assignment last updated by Ooogaboooga 101 (talk) 05:11, 7 April 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: This Wiki article contains the basic chemical properties of octane, but it lacks the use and production of the compound. Background information will provide more understanding about this compound. Although octane’s chemical properties and hazards are well-cited, several explanations on its effect on engines have no citations. As for visuals, the article has only structural models. Adding photographic images can illustrate the relevance of octane as a real-life compound. Publicscale (talk) 15:43, 15 March 2024 (UTC)
thread_title: Wiki Education assignment: CHEM 300