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Petroleum pitch preparation

US4013540A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1975
Grant dateMar 22, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 10, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10C3/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process having a specified sequence of steps for preparing a petroleum pitch binder suitable for electrodes used in smelting aluminum is disclosed, in which a decant oil petroleum fraction is oxy-activated under specified conditions of temperature, pressure, and time, then heat treated under other specified conditions, and finally distilled under specified conditions to form a petroleum pitch having desired properties.

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