Continuation Study of Alternate Fuels Nitrogen Chemistry.

Abstract

An investigation of the effects of nitrogen compounds on sediment formation during fuel storage was carried out using model fuel systems. Various weak to non-basic nitrogen compounds, especially alkyl pyrroles and indoles were found to promote sediment formation; basic nitrogen compounds such as most amines did not. The sediment formation was strongly catalyzed by light and carboxylic acids. Phenols and aromatic thiols retard sedimentation. Sulfides and aliphatic thiols had little effect. Moisture and and traces of mineral acid also had little or no influence on sediment formation. The structure of the sediment was investigated using infrared and mass spectroscopy. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069011

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  • John W. Frankenfeld
  • William F. Taylor

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Cyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Mass Spectra
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Petroleum
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Spectra

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