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Sequential elution process

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OSTI ID:866103
A process and apparatus for the separation of complex mixtures of carbonaceous material by sequential elution with successively stronger solvents. In the process, a column containing glass beads is maintained in a fluidized state by a rapidly flowing stream of a weak solvent, and the sample is injected into this flowing stream such that a portion of the sample is dissolved therein and the remainder of the sample is precipitated therein and collected as a uniform deposit on the glass beads. Successively stronger solvents are then passed through the column to sequentially elute less soluble materials.
Research Organization:
International Coal Refining Co
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-78OR03054
Assignee:
International Coal Refining Company (Allentown, PA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4634680
OSTI ID:
866103
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English