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Upgrading of pyrolysis tar

US4762608A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1984
Grant dateAug 9, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G45/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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

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