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High performance liquid chromatographic separation of olefin, saturate, and aromatic hydrocarbons in high-boiling distillates and residues of shale oil

Journal Article · · Anal. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac50061a020· OSTI ID:5115374

A high performance liquid chromatography method has been developed for the separation of olefin, saturate, and aromatic hydrocarbons found in high-boiling distillates and residues of shale oil and in whole shale oils. The dual-column chromatographic system uses silica gel in one column and silica gel coated with silver nitrate in a second column. Separated fractions are analyzed by infrared and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry to demonstrate the validity of the separation. The time required for a separation is about 2 h. The separations are repeatable, and recovery of material after separation is generally better than 80%. The olefin, saturate, and aromatic fractions obtained from a separation are suitable for further analysis.

Research Organization:
Dept. of Energy, Laramie, WY
OSTI ID:
5115374
Journal Information:
Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 52:11; ISSN ANCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English