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Reactions of phenoxy radicals under coal liquefaction conditions

Thesis/Dissertation ·
OSTI ID:6436787

Results are presented of model compound studies that address the rate parameters for hydrogen abstraction involving phenoxy radicals, and the products, pathways, and kinetics of phenoxy radical recombination, under coal liquefaction conditions. Thermolysis of selected mixtures of model compounds containing functionalities found in coal-related materials were conducted in a batch reactor at temperatures between 250 and 450/sup 0/C. The reaction products were analyzed by GC, HPLC, GCMS, and NMR, with emphasis on the identification of radical recombination products. Reactions were modeled by free radical mechanisms and rate parameters at liquefaction temperatures for hydrogen abstraction and recombination reactions involving phenoxy radicals were determined.

Research Organization:
California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena (USA)
OSTI ID:
6436787
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English