Petrochemicals (sometimes abbreviated as petchems ) are the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as maize, palm fruit or sugar cane. The … See more
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WEBMar 22, 2024 · Petrochemical, in the strictest sense, any of a large group of chemicals (as distinct from fuels) derived from petroleum and natural …
WEBPetrochemicals are derived from hydrocarbons such as propane, ethane, butane, or other components separated from crude oil and natural gas liquids. Naphtha - a mixture of flammable liquid hydrocarbons - is …
WEBHow a Petrochemical is Produced. The vast majority of petrochemicals are derived from oil or natural gas. The petrochemical manufacturing process begins with a “feedstock”. A …
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A Guide to Petrochemicals, the Fossil Fuel Blindspot
WEBMar 16, 2022 · How Petrochemicals are Made. Oil and gas extraction is the foundation of the petrochemical industry. In the United States, there are over 900,000 producing oil …
WEBPolymers. A highly significant proportion of these basic petrochemicals is converted into plastics, synthetic rubbers, and synthetic fibres. Together these materials are known as …
