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Chapter 9 I Introduction II The Australian Chemical Industry III Pharmaceuticals IV Chemists In Other Industries V The Dawn Of Modern Chemical Industry - High Pressure Synthesis VI The Growth Of Synthetic Chemicals - Concentration, Rationalisation And International Links VII Australian Industrial Chemical Research Laboratories VIII The Plastics Industry IX The Paint Industry X Acknowledgements References Index Search Help Contact us |
The Dawn Of Modern Chemical Industry - High Pressure Synthesis (continued) However, the last chapter has not yet been written. With abundant natural gas methanol, one day, may become economical as a diesel substitute or additive or, a much better proposal but a mere hope at this stage, direct routes from methane to petrol or diesel may be found, against long technical odds.
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