CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MONO-, DI- AND TRIAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN GAS OIL

Abstract
A simple procedure is described for separation of aromatic hydrocarbons into mono-, di- and trinuclear types in Iraqi gas oil. This is accomplished by elution through an alumina adsorption column under standardized conditions. Characterization is performed by UV-absorption and ratio matching method. The method can be used also for investigating aromatic hydrocarbon structures of other petroleum fractions.