Ethylene is the simplest olefin, the chemical formula for this compound is C2H4. Ethylene has a prominent role in the petrochemical industry. Produced by the refining process of cracking, global production of ethylene exceeded 75 million metric tons in 2005.

Related Terms: Catalytic Cracking, Olefin

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