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Separation of asphaltenes using high-resolution supercritical-fluid chromatography. Progress report, December 1, 1982-February 28, 1983. [Vacuum still bottoms; benzo fluoroanthene]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6503785
During this period, the developed Supercritical-Fluid Chromatography (SFC) instrumentation was applied to the analysis of a vacuum still bottoms. Small diameter (50 to 100 ..mu..m i.d.) capillary columns were used to resolve mixture components, and scanning fluorescence detection provided selective detection and identification of many separated components. This report describes the initial attempts to combine the developments in column technology and SFC instrumentation which have been made during the past 18 months to the analysis of an actual high-molecular-weight coal-derived product. In addition, an evaluation of the stability of stationary phases resulting from crosslinking procedures has been made. The commonly used peroxides for free-radical generation also promote oxidation of the tolyl crosslinking groups which ultimately lead to decomposition of the phase and limited resistance to the solvating power of the supercritical fluids used in chromatography. Azo-compounds have been found to be effective in crosslinking, and do not promote oxidation. 23 figures, 2 tables.
Research Organization:
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT (USA). Dept. of Chemistry
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-81PC40809
OSTI ID:
6503785
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/40809-T5; ON: DE83008321
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English