Title

Burton Introduces Thermal Cracking for Refining Petroleum

Author(s)

John Alfred Heitmann, University of DaytonFollow

Document Type

Encyclopedia Entry

Publication Date

1991

Publication Source

Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series

Abstract

Employing high temperatures and pressures, Burton developed a large-scale chemical cracking process, thus pioneering a method that met the need for more fuel.

Inclusive pages

573-578

ISBN/ISSN

9780893566371

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

This document is provided for download by permission of the publisher. Permission documentation is on file.

Citation information: Heitmann, John Alfred. “Burton Introduces Thermal Cracking for Refining Petroleum.” in Great Lives From History II: Science and Technology Series. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 1991. Used by permission of EBSCO Information Services, Ipswich, MA.

Copyright

Copyright © 1991, EBSCO

Publisher

Salem Press

Volume

2

Place of Publication

Pasadena, CA

Peer Reviewed

yes

eCommons Citation

Heitmann, John Alfred, "Burton Introduces Thermal Cracking for Refining Petroleum" (1991). History Faculty Publications. 92.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/hst_fac_pub/92