Carbohydrate rearrangements in humic solutions

Michael A. Wilson, Kamali Kannangara, Amanda V. Ellis, Cameron McIntyre

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Abstract

Geo-organic matter is in the main part insoluble in organic solvents. Solution where possible is achieved in sodium hydroxide. Indeed, this plays an important part in the Bayer process for extracting organic matter from aluminium oxide in its ore, bauxite. In this process the extraction process is severe, involving temperatures 140°C or above and organic matter is degraded. However it is also known that degradation can occur at lower temperatures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOrganic Matter: Interfaces and Interactions: Proceedings of the Combined Conference of the Australian Organic Geochemists and the International Humic Substances Society, held in the Blue Mountains, NSW, 16-19 February, 2004
PublisherCSIRO Petroleum
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)0643090363
Publication statusPublished - 2004
EventCombined Conference of the Australian Organic Geochemists and the International Humic Substances Society -
Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → …

Conference

ConferenceCombined Conference of the Australian Organic Geochemists and the International Humic Substances Society
Period1/01/04 → …

Keywords

  • organic solvents
  • carbohydrates
  • Bayer process
  • humic solutions
  • bauxite
  • sodium hydroxide

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