Phase Separation of Asphaltene Dissolved in Toluene Leads to Nuclei Formation Promoted by the Very Low Solubility of Fraction A1. Soluble Fraction A2 Hinders Nuclei Flocculation
Journal: Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering Journal (Vol.1, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-05-30
Authors : Sócrates Acevedo;
Page : 1-5
Keywords : Asphaltene; Fraction A1; Fraction A2; Phase Separation; Nucleation; Dispersion;
Abstract
Sudden aggregation of asphaltenes in toluene at room conditions is the consequence of reaching solubility concentration (close to 90 mg L-1) of the very low soluble asphaltene component A1 [1-3].
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