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Coal liquefaction process

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5783113
This invention provides an improved method for solubilizing carbonaceous material which comprises contacting and dissolving comminuted coal in a highly aromatic petroleum residum solvent having a special chemical constituency and physical properties, and thereafter separating the solution phase from the undissolved solids.
Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4151066
OSTI ID:
5783113
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English