What is paraffin?

Paraffin is a white or light yellow solid consisting of higher alkanes and has a melting point of 37 ° C to 76 ° C. Paraffin in the ground to dissolve in colloidal oil, when the pressure and temperature decreases, can be precipitated from the oil. Wax content refers to the percentage of paraffin and ozokerite contained in the crude oil at ambient temperature and pressure.