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{sup 31}P NMR analysis of coal moieties bearing -OH, -NH, and -SH functions. Quarterly report, June 1, 1991--August 31, 1991

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10169894· OSTI ID:10169894

The purpose of this research is to develop a convenient, reliable and rapid NMR method for the determination of labile-hydrogen functional groups and organic sulfur compounds which are components of coal and coal-derived materials. For this purpose, the former functional groups, including water molecules, are derivatized with reagents containing NMR-active nuclei such as {sup 31}P or {sup 119}Sn, while sulfur groups are derivatized with {sup 195}Pt NMR tagging reagents. Knowledge of the heteroatom composition of coals is necessary for the development of increasingly sophisticated coal processing technologies.

Research Organization:
Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames, IA (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-88PC88923
OSTI ID:
10169894
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/88923--T4; ON: DE92018972
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English