Many
regions and individual countries have to solve a problem of future growth of
power demand while their own sources of feedstock are limited. One of possible
alternatives can be found in West America where one of the world’s remarkable
vein deposits of several types of solid hydrocarbons are located in the Uintabasin of northeastern and north-central Utah. By far the most important of
these is Gilsonite.
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| Gilsonite Bitumen |
Gilsonite, originally known as “Uintaite” is a natural,
high purity, solid hydrocarbon rich in asphaltenes and nitrogen compounds. It
is glossy black and brittle and contains little sulfur or ash. Although it
appears similar to hard coal or asphalt, its chemical properties are
significant different. It is classified as an asphaltite. Gilsonite is soluble
in aromatic and aliphatic solvents, as well as petroleum asphalt. Due to its
unique compatibility, Gilsonite is frequently used to harden softer petroleum
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