Second Edition. – Gulf Publishing, 2000. - 392 p.
Provides Quick and Easy Access to Hundreds of Reactions, Processes and Products.
Petrochemicals in general are compounds and polymers derived directly or indirectly from petroleum and used in the chemical market. Among the major petrochemical products are plastics, synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, detergents, and nitrogen fertilizers. Many other important chemical industries such as paints, adhesives, aerosols, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals may involve one or more petrochemical products within their manufacturing steps. The primary raw materials for the production of petrochemicals are natural gas and crude oil. However, other carbonaceous substances such as coal, oil shale, and tar sand can be processed (expensively) to produce these chemicals.
Primary Raw Materials for Petrochemicals
Hydrocarbon Intermediates
Crude Oil Processing and Production of Hydrocarbon Intermediates
Nonhydrocarbon Intermediates
Chemicals Based on Methane
Ethane and Higher Paraffins-Based Chemicals
Chemicals Based on Ethylene
Chemicals Based on Propylene
C4 Olefins and Diolefins-Based Chemicals
Chemicals Based on Benzene, Toluene, and Xylenes
Polymerization
Synthetic Petroleum-Based Polymers
Appendix One: Conversion Factors
Appendix Two: Selected Properties of Hydrogen, Important C1–C10 Paraffins, Methylcyclopentane, and Cyclohexane
Provides Quick and Easy Access to Hundreds of Reactions, Processes and Products.
Petrochemicals in general are compounds and polymers derived directly or indirectly from petroleum and used in the chemical market. Among the major petrochemical products are plastics, synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, detergents, and nitrogen fertilizers. Many other important chemical industries such as paints, adhesives, aerosols, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals may involve one or more petrochemical products within their manufacturing steps. The primary raw materials for the production of petrochemicals are natural gas and crude oil. However, other carbonaceous substances such as coal, oil shale, and tar sand can be processed (expensively) to produce these chemicals.
Primary Raw Materials for Petrochemicals
Hydrocarbon Intermediates
Crude Oil Processing and Production of Hydrocarbon Intermediates
Nonhydrocarbon Intermediates
Chemicals Based on Methane
Ethane and Higher Paraffins-Based Chemicals
Chemicals Based on Ethylene
Chemicals Based on Propylene
C4 Olefins and Diolefins-Based Chemicals
Chemicals Based on Benzene, Toluene, and Xylenes
Polymerization
Synthetic Petroleum-Based Polymers
Appendix One: Conversion Factors
Appendix Two: Selected Properties of Hydrogen, Important C1–C10 Paraffins, Methylcyclopentane, and Cyclohexane