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The Pyrolysis of n-Butane

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Barker, John Roger (1969) The Pyrolysis of n-Butane. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4QG7-JQ66. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01112016-152926399

Abstract

A study of the pyrolysis of n-butane was carried out using an all-gold tubular reactor. The initial rate of decomposition of the n-butane was of 1.50-order with respect to the partial pressure of the n-butane. A free radical mechanism, similar to that originally proposed by Rice, accounted satisfactorily for the distribution of products. Oxygen was rigorously excluded from the pyrolysis gases. The surfaces of the gold reactor had been acid-treated to remove oxide impurities. Some preliminary experiments were performed in the partial oxidation of n-butane.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Chemical Engineering
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Major Option:Chemical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Corcoran, William Harrison
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:9 April 1969
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:01112016-152926399
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01112016-152926399
DOI:10.7907/4QG7-JQ66
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:9370
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Deposited On:12 Jan 2016 23:18
Last Modified:21 Dec 2019 03:58

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