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Role of sulfur compounds in coal liquefaction

Journal Article · · Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6569644

In order to elucidate the role of organic sulfur compounds and sulfur minerals in the hydrogen atom transfer reactions that are so essential in successful coal liquefaction processes, the influence of sulfur-containiing compounds on the exchange reaction between tetralin-d/sub 12/ and diphenylmethane was investigated. The catalytic activity of aromatic and aliphatic thiols and thioethers as well as some metal sulfides is reported. The cocatalysts metal sulfide-hydrogen sulfide and metal sulfide-phenol were studied. The impact of representative catalysts upon the rate of decomposition of 1,3-diphenylpropane and upon the rate of liquefaction of Illinois No. 6 coal in tetralin was examined. (BLM)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-80PC30088
OSTI ID:
6569644
Report Number(s):
CONF-820909-Vol.3
Journal Information:
Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Prepr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States) Vol. 27:3-4; ISSN ACFPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English