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Cracking (chemistry)

In petrochemistry, petroleum geology and organic chemistry, cracking is the process whereby complex organic molecules such as kerogens or long-chain hydrocarbons are broken down into simpler molecules such as light hydrocarbons, by the breaking of carbon–carbon bonds in the precursors. The rate of cracking and the end products are strongly dependent on…

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Cracking (chemistry)

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cracking process hydrocarbons catalyst oil products thermal hydrocracking gasoline lpg naphtha steam catalytic used coke petroleum high alkenes also catalysts

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light hydrocarbonsinstance ofcracking is the process whereby complex organic molecules such as kerogens or long-chain hydrocarbons are broken down into simpler molecules0.80text
by the breaking of carboninstance ofcracking is the process whereby complex organic molecules such as kerogens or long-chain hydrocarbons are broken down into simpler molecules0.80text
naphthainstance ofSteam cracker units are facilities in which a feedstock0.80text
liquefied petroleum gasinstance ofSteam cracker units are facilities in which a feedstock0.80text
ethaneinstance ofLight hydrocarbon feeds0.80text
LPGs or light naphtha give product streams rich in the lighter alkenesinstance ofLight hydrocarbon feeds0.80text
including ethyleneinstance ofLight hydrocarbon feeds0.80text
propyleneinstance ofLight hydrocarbon feeds0.80text
and butadieneinstance ofLight hydrocarbon feeds0.80text
polypropyleneinstance ofC4 olefins and isobutane that are essential feeds for the alkylation process and the production of polymers0.80text

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