Conversion of hydrocarbons using microwave radiation

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1992-12-04

1994-01-11

Niebling, John

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

20415743, 20415747, 20415752, 204170, 204156, C07C 400

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052777731

ABSTRACT:
C.sub.1+ hydrocarbons can be effectively converted to primarily unsaturated hydrocarbon and hydrogen by subjecting the C.sub.1+ hydrocarbon to microwave radiation in the presence of water and at least one plasma initiator that is capable of initiating an electric discharge in an electromagnetic field.

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