Abstract
AbstractWork on the oxidation of carbonaceous materials with alkaline potassium permanganate is briefly outlined and the experimental step‐wise oxidation of free carbon is described. The course of reaction as interpreted from these results is indicated. Bulk oxidation of free carbon and the nature of the products are reported. In the steam‐volatile fraction, formic, acetic and butyric acids have been identified. The water‐soluble non‐volatile acids and their methyl esters have been fractionated. Oxalic, succinic, phthalic, terephthalic and mellitic acids have been identified in the oxidation products. The major portion of the acids, however, was found to be more complex, probably having polynuclear structures.Oxidation of C1 and C2 shows that C3 is more highly condensed than C2 and resembles graphite and coke in its properties.
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