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Method of increasing yield of petroleum pitch

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6414403
Clarified slurry oil feedstock is heated at temperatures above 340/sup 0/ C and preferably between 390/sup 0/ C and 410/sup 0/ C. For periods exceeding a minimum of about 2 hours, under reflux conditions and in the absence of air, so as to maximize the polymerization of light ends in the formation of petroleum pitch. An increased yield of petroleum pitch is obtained from the clarified slurry oil feedstock.
Assignee:
Witco Chemical Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4243513
OSTI ID:
6414403
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English