ISSN:
0278-4513
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
In 1975 glacial acrylic acid polymerized in a tank of the S.S. Alchemist four days from port. Vapor and liquid vented at high pressure for three hours. Retained acid was stable. Probably steam leaking into steam coils or a deadheaded pump caused overheating that set off polymerization.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/prsb.720060412
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