Hydrocarbons

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(1) Reactions in the Gas Phase
Hydrocarbons
Polymerization...
(2,3)
Fullerenes
Condensation
(2,3)
Decomposition (evaporation)
Pyrolysis
CVD on ceramic surfaces
CVD on metallic surfaces
Gas-phase pyrolysis
Vapor-grown fibers (filaments) Nanotubes
Carbon black (Soot)
Pyrolytic carbon
2
(2) Reactions in the Solid Phase
Thermosetting Polymers (e.g., coals, PVDC)
...Polymerization
(1)
(1)
Decomposition...
Thermal decomposition
charring/ activation
mostly bottle-neck pores
extrusion (activation)
Glassy carbon
Carbon molecular sieves
Carbon fibers (activated)
Activated carbons (chars)
3
(3) Reactions in the Liquid Phase
Thermoplastic Polymers (e.g., coals, PVC)
...Polymerization
(1)
Note See also Carbon Vol. 40, 2263-4 (2002).
(1)
Decomposition...
Carbonization
extrusion (orientation)
gt2000 C
lt2000 C
Cokes
Graphite
Carbon fibers (mesophase)