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Petrochemical products
Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane.
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Petrochemical products
disproportionation
Energy; Petrochemical products
A chemical reaction in which a single compound serves as both oxidizing and reducing agent, such as the dealkylation of toluene to give benzene (the more reduced product) and xylene (the more ...
distillation
Energy; Petrochemical products
A common manufacturing process for separation/purification in which a liquid is converted to a vapor and the vapor is then condensed to a liquid.
crystallization
Energy; Petrochemical products
A manufacturing process in which low temperatures cause the feed stream to solidify in crystalline form . This is a means of purification through evaporation or centrification. Sometimes used in the ...
density
Energy; Petrochemical products
The mass per unit volume. A common specification for chemical substances.
degradation
Energy; Petrochemical products
The degeneration of the chemical structure, physical properties, or appearance of a chemical substance such as a plastic due to exposure to light, heat, oxygen, or other reagents.
cyclohexane
Energy; Petrochemical products
A commodity chemical derived from benzene and hydrogen. Used in the manufacture of nylons, primarily in carpeting and for engineering resin applications. Chevron Phillips Chemical is a top producer ...
cumene
Energy; Petrochemical products
An intermediate commodity chemical derived from benzene and propylene. Used to produce phenol and acetone which when oxidized and cleaved, produce resins, plastics and other materials.
