Abstract A colloidal magnesium suspension is prepared by grinding 400 mesh pure magnesium (99.8+%) in dry kerosene until it reaches colloidal dimensions (from about 500 to 1 millimicron) and is thereafter added in critical low concentration of 1/10 grams as substantially pure magnesium up to about 6 grams per 10 gallons of diesel fuel whereby improved burning of the diesel fuel is observed as evidenced by improvement in mileage of up to 50% for the same motor settings as compared to the diesel fuel to which the colloidal magnesium has not been added. Optimum amounts of about 1/2 to 4 grams of colloidal magnesium in 10 gallons are preferred in order to minimize air pollution, while giving maximum benefit for fuel economy.
Composition consisting essentially of diesel fuel and pure colloidal magnesium metal soap-free to be used in a diesel engine: said colloidal magnesium being in a small volume of kerosene, the particle size of said magnesium being from about 1 to about 500 millimicrons; and, said diesel fuel in which the magnesium is suspended together with said kerosene providing magnesium of said suspension in relation to said diesel fuel at a critical concentration of from at least 1/10 gram magnesium per 10 gallons of diesel fuel up to about 6 grams magnesium per 10 gallons of diesel fuel.
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Composition consisting essentially of diesel fuel and pure colloidal magnesium metal soap-free to be used in a diesel engine: said colloidal magnesium being in a small volume of kerosene, the particle size of said magnesium being from about 1 to about 500 millimicrons; and, said diesel fuel in which the magnesium is suspended together with said kerosene providing magnesium of said suspension in relation to said diesel fuel at a critical concentration of from at least 1/10 gram magnesium per 10 gallons of diesel fuel up to about 6 grams magnesium per 10 gallons of diesel fuel.