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In Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, readers find a handy and valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis. The book reviews and describes the reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the chemicals that form the basis of the multi-billion dollar petrochemical industry. In addition, the book includes information on new process developments for the production of raw materials and intermediates for petrochemicals that have surfaced since the book's first edition.Provides a quick understanding of the chemical reactions associated with oil and gas processingContains insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis.
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This book is dedicated to the memory of Professor Lewis Hatch (1912–1991), a scholar, an educator, and a sincere friend.
C h e m i s t ry o f PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSES 2nd Edition
Copyright © 1994, 2000 by Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, Texas. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher. Gulf Publishing Company Book Division P.O. Box 2608, Houston, Texas 77252-2608 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Printed on acid-free paper (∞).
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Contents Preface to Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Preface to First Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii CHAPTER ONE Primary Raw Materials for Petrochemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction 1 Natural Gas 1 Natural Gas Treatment Processes 3, Natur