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Upgrading of pyrolysis tar using acidic catalysts

US4740291A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1984
Grant dateApr 26, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G45/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pyrolysis tars are upgraded by hydrotreatment thereof in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The treated pyrolysis tars are used to produce premium cokes useful in the production of graphite electrodes.

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