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Document Type
Research
Abstract
Modified Fischer retort assays resulted in up to 23.2 gallons of oil per ton of shale from carbonaceous shales from southern Iowa coal fields. Destructive distillation was also carried out in two different laboratory retorts. Yields of an oily liquid up to 39.9 gallons per ton were secured. Analyses showed one sample consisting of 89.4 per cent pentene-1 and 9.2 per cent 2-methyl butane with minor amounts of other compounds. Some combustible gas and a solid residue of possible value for road use were also obtained.
Publication Date
1962
Journal Title
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science
Volume
69
Issue
1
First Page
379
Last Page
383
Copyright
©1962 Iowa Academy of Science, Inc.
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Arnold, Lionel K.
(1962)
"Destructive Distillation Products of Certain Iowa Carbonaceous Shales,"
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science, 69(1), 379-383.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/pias/vol69/iss1/60