coal tar pitch
chemical compound
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Coal tar pitch is a residue obtained from distilling coal tar, which is a liquid product of heating coal in the absence of air. This dark substance primarily contains aromatic resinous compounds, along with hydrocarbons and their derivatives.12
Coal tar pitch has various applications, including use as road tar, in waterproofing roofs and structures, and in the aluminum industry for electrode manufacturing. It can range from soft to hard and brittle, depending on its composition.12
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