Application of Iraqi Natural Rich-Bauxite Mineral Clays doped with Chromium Oxides in Upgrading of Iraqi Kerosene

Abstract Iraqi Natural rich-bauxite mineral clay samples were doped by mixed chromium oxides. The observed chemical composition and structural properties of the above samples evaluate their scientific and economic utilization as adsorbent material catalysts. They have been applied in catalytic treatment of Iraqi kerosene which was conducted by feeding the kerosene in gaseous phase over the catalyst using tube furnace heated in the range of 300-475oC. Infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance spectra and gas chromatography techniques have been used to study the chemical composition of the separated fractions. The results revealed that some isomerization and hydrogen removal processes were occurred.