Description

Nickel And Vanadium In Residual Fuel Oil is a complex mixture of organometallic compounds, primarily comprising nickel and vanadium porphyrins and other complexes, naturally present in heavy crude oil fractions. This material is critical for understanding catalyst poisoning and corrosion mechanisms in refinery and power generation operations. It is essential for research and quality control laboratories in the petroleum, petrochemical, and environmental monitoring sectors to analyze and mitigate the damaging effects of these metals in fuel systems.

Application

• Refinery Catalyst Deactivation Studies: Used as a reference standard to study the poisoning effects of nickel and vanadium on hydroprocessing and fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts.
• Fuel Quality and Corrosion Analysis: Employed in laboratories to assess the corrosive potential and ash content of residual fuel oils, aiding in fuel specification compliance.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a critical calibration standard for analytical techniques like ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and AAS for accurate metal quantification in heavy oils.
• Combustion and Emissions Research: Utilized to investigate the formation of particulate matter and toxic emissions during the combustion of heavy fuels in industrial boilers and ship engines.
• Metallurgical Process Research: Applied in studies related to the recovery of valuable metals (Ni, V) from petroleum fly ash and spent catalysts.
• Additive and Inhibitor Testing: Acts as a test substrate for developing and evaluating fuel additives designed to mitigate metal-related fouling and corrosion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel And Vanadium In Residual Fuel Oil
CAS No.	64742-79-6
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Residual Fuel Oil Metals; Ni/V in Fuel Oil; Heavy Fuel Oil Metals Standard; Petroleum Metalloporphyrins; Vanadium and Nickel Complexes in Oil; Residual Oil Ash Precursor; FCC Catalyst Poison Standard; Fuel-Borne Metals; CAS 64742-79-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Nickel And Vanadium In Residual Fuel Oil standard is characterized to ensure consistent metal concentration and matrix stability. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the exact concentrations of nickel and vanadium, along with batch-specific analytical data, are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container should be kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark, viscous liquid
Nickel (Ni) Concentration	Customizable (e.g., 10 - 500 ppm)
Vanadium (V) Concentration	Customizable (e.g., 10 - 500 ppm)
Matrix	Residual Fuel Oil (e.g., IFO 380 equivalent)
Homogeneity	Homogeneous upon mixing
Analysis Method (Metals)	ICP-OES / ICP-MS

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.