Main Product
C4 Stream
Segment
Refined Products
Main-Family
Refinery Gases
Sub-Family
Fuel gases & Lighter hydroc.
Physical State

Gas

Sub-Product
Mixed C4
Abbreviation
CC4
Alt. Names
Mixed C4 Stream; Crude C4; C4 Raffinate Stream; Mixed C4 Raffinate
Description

Mixed C4 Raffinate is produced through the Cracking of Hydrocarbons (Naphtha, Ethane, LPG, Gasoil, etc.) such as Petroleum or Natural Gas, and then the Fractionation and Purification with the difference in Boiling Points of Ethylene, Propylene and Propane. It is a Mixture of Hydrocarbons containing 4 Carbon Atoms and a Colorless Gas at the Ambient Temperature and Pressure[2] .

Figure 1 - Typical C4 Feedstock composition from Naphtha cracking[2]

References:

  1. YEOCHUN NCC, Mixed C4
  2. Air Liquide Lurgi, 29th Mar 2010, Butadiene Extraction | BASF NMP Process, Document 311e/03.10/5
Identifiers

No Identifiers defined

Chemical Data

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
55
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
0.65
Properties

Default
Status
A
System Info

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Typical C4 Feedstock composition from Naphtha cracking - Air Liquide Lurgi, 29th Mar 2010, Butadiene Extraction | BASF NMP Process, Document 311e/03.10/5
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