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Functional group analysis in coal and on coal surfaces by NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6918499· OSTI ID:6918499

The purpose of this research is to develop a convenient, sensitive, reliable and rapid technique for the determination of the labile-hydrogen functional group composition of coal and coal-derived materials by the NMR spectroscopy of their derivatives made with regents containing the NMR-active nuclei {sup 31}P, {sup 113}Sn, or {sup 205}Tl. Knowledge of the heteroatom composition of coals is necessary to the development of increasingly sophisticated coal processing technologies. This quarter, the moisture content of several coals was determined. 18 refs., 2 tabs.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., IA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/FE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
6918499
Report Number(s):
IS-5004; ON: DE90017306
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English