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Title: Petroleum hydrocarbons

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OSTI ID:5277590

This book covers a wide range of subjects dealing with the chemical composition and molecular structure of hydrocarbons. The paper discusses the general characteristics of petroleum hydrocarbons; sources and reactions of petroleum hydrocarbon formation; transformations of hydrocarbons in nature by chemical and biochemical alteration of crude oils; and recommendations on research on petroleum composition and structure.

OSTI ID:
5277590
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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