petrochemistry
Petroleum-derived compound studies
Petrochemistry is the branch of chemistry dealing with petroleum and natural gas—their composition, properties, and transformation into useful products.
The field underlies the production of plastics, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic fibers.
She studied petrochemistry before joining an oil refinery.
Simplest alkene, C₂H₄
- propyleneUnsaturated three-carbon hydrocarbon
- butadieneConjugated four-carbon diene
- aromaticsScent-giving substances
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
toluene · xylene · phenol · styrene · methane · ammonia · urea · fertilizers
Purification via vaporization
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- alkylationAdding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- isomerizationMolecular rearrangement keeping same atoms
naphtha · reforming · fractionation · desulfurization · refinery · blending · coking · separation
Unpolished, raw state
- hydrocarbonsCarbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- offshoreAway from land
- derrickMovable boom apparatus
rig · barrel · reservoir · exploration · wellhead · fracking · bitumen · shale
Carbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- stoichiometryQuantitative chemical reaction analysis
thermochemistry · analysis · saturation · isomers · functional groups · bonds · reactions · synthesis
Refined petroleum vehicle fuel
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- keroseneFlammable petroleum distillate
- octanePetroleum hydrocarbon measure
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
ethanol · methanol · biofuel · emissions · LPG · propane · butane · benzene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
thermoplastic · resin · monomer · elastomer · nylon · polyester · acrylic · polycarbonate
ethylene
Simplest alkene, C₂H₄
- propyleneUnsaturated three-carbon hydrocarbon
- butadieneConjugated four-carbon diene
- aromaticsScent-giving substances
benzene · toluene · xylene · phenol · styrene · methane · ammonia · urea · fertilizers · solvents
distillation
Purification via vaporization
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- alkylationAdding hydrocarbon groups chemically
isomerization · naphtha · reforming · fractionation · desulfurization · refinery · blending · coking · separation · feedstock
crude
Unpolished, raw state
- hydrocarbonsCarbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- offshoreAway from land
derrick · rig · barrel · reservoir · exploration · wellhead · fracking · bitumen · shale · pipeline
hydrocarbons
Carbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
stoichiometry · thermochemistry · analysis · saturation · isomers · functional groups · bonds · reactions · synthesis · laboratory
gasoline
Refined petroleum vehicle fuel
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- keroseneFlammable petroleum distillate
- octanePetroleum hydrocarbon measure
combustion · ethanol · methanol · biofuel · emissions · LPG · propane · butane · benzene · heating oil
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
polymerization · thermoplastic · resin · monomer · elastomer · nylon · polyester · acrylic · polycarbonate · vinyl
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