* Distillation range: Diesel is distilled between 250°C and 350°C, while kerosene is distilled between 150°C and 300°C. This means that diesel has a higher boiling point than kerosene.
* Density: Diesel is denser than kerosene, with a density of about 0.85 g/cm³, while kerosene has a density of about 0.80 g/cm³.
* Viscosity: Diesel is also more viscous than kerosene, with a viscosity of about 3.0 cSt at 40°C, while kerosene has a viscosity of about 1.5 cSt at 40°C.
* Flash point: The flash point of diesel is higher than that of kerosene. The flash point of diesel is typically above 65°C, while the flash point of kerosene is about 40°C.
* Cetane number: Diesel has a higher cetane number than kerosene, with a typical cetane number of around 50, while kerosene has a cetane number of around 45. The cetane number is an indication of the fuel's ignition quality.
Overall, diesel and kerosene are similar, but there are also some important differences between them. These differences mean that they are not interchangeable fuels. Diesel engines cannot run on kerosene, and kerosene engines cannot run on diesel.
