Alkanes - Cracking Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of cracking
A
Thermal cracking and catalytic cracking
2
Q
What are the conditions needed for thermal cracking
A
1000 degrees Celsius and 70atm
3
Q
What conditions are needed for catalytic cracking
A
Zeolite catalyst, 450 degrees Celsius, slight pressure
4
Q
What does thermal cracking mostly produce and for what use
A
Mostly produces alkenes which are used to make polymers
5
Q
What does catalytic cracking mostly produce and what is its use
A
Aromatic hydrocarbons that are used in motor fuels
