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Investigation of thermochemical conversions of coal pitches using high resolution PMR and IR spectroscopy

Journal Article · · Coke Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5544340
The hydrogen bonds in organic compounds present in coal pitch and fractions were investigated by infrared spectroscopy and proton magnetic resonance. The investigation was extended to include pitch that was thermally treated at 360 degrees C to raise the softening point to 85-90 degrees C. The infrared spectra revealed hydrogen present in OH groups, NH groups, COOH groups, unsaturated carbon double bonds, and multiple carbon double bonds. It was also determined that thermal treating increased the hydrogen present in aromatic compounds and decreased hydrogen present in aliphatic forms. (JMT)
OSTI ID:
5544340
Journal Information:
Coke Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Coke Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 11; ISSN COKCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English