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Thermal cracking method for the production of ethylene and propylene in a molten metal bath

US4012457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1975
Grant dateMar 15, 1977
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Expiry dateOct 6, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2400/20
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The pyrolysis of hydrocarbons to produce light olefins is accomplished in a reactor-quench system employing a common molten metal medium and forced circulation risers in both the reactor and quench zones.

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