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Abstract Asphaltenes from three crudes were precipitated with a mixture of n-heptane and toluene, the size of the particles formed under different solvent mixtures and different agitation regimes were studied.… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Asphaltenes from three crudes were precipitated with a mixture of n-heptane and toluene, the size of the particles formed under different solvent mixtures and different agitation regimes were studied. The kinetic size reduction of aggregates formed with an excess of precipitant agent is followed, contrary to other published studies where the kinetic followed is of growing particles. It was found that the particle size of precipitated asphaltenes decreases as precipitant aromaticity increases and agitation energy rises, which indicates the formation of aggregates bonded by weak forces, since the agitation applied was not of high energy, except for the ultrasonic device. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Journal Title: Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology
Year Published: 2019
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