PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CARBON FROM POLY-ALCOHOLS AND THE PRODUCTS THEREFOR

摘要

The present invention relates in general to the production of carbon from low molecular weight poly-alcohols. Specifically, it relates to the carbonization of volatile poly-alcohols having 2-6 carbons, such as glycol and glycerol. More specifically, it is directed to a process of producing carbon from poly-alcohols having 2-6 carbons comprising the steps of adding acid or base to the poly-alcohol at a 0.5 - 10 mol pcnt concentration in the final mixture, and heating the mixture to a temperature within the range of 200�C - 1000�C in a chamber of controlled inert atmosphere.