Asphaltene self-association

Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 5-8

  Yarranton, Harvey W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Asphaltenes; Colloid; Gel permeation chromatography; Micelle; Molar mass; Polymer; Resins; Vapor pressure osmometry

Indexed keywords

AROMATIC COMPOUNDS; CRUDE PETROLEUM; MONOMERS; OLIGOMERS; PRECIPITATION (CHEMICAL); SOLVENTS; TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION;

AROMATIC CLUSTERS; HETEROATOMS; OLIGOMERIZATION; SELF-ASSOCIATION;

ASPHALT;

ASPHALTENE;

EID: 12144279833     PISSN: 01932691     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/DIS-200040234     Document Type: Article

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