The Effect of Metallic Fluorides on Oleic Acid at Elevated Temperatures

Author

Lorraine W. Dupuis, Marquette University

Date of Award

1-1948

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Chemistry

Abstract

The problem of finding the effect of metallic fluorine compounds on oleic acid at elevated temperatures was presented in connection with the thesis of J.J. Wocasek of Marquette University. Doctor Wocasek had used fluorine compounds as catalysts in a.n attempt to find a sub­stitute for tung oil. He used the fluorides as catalysts in the esterification of glycerol with unsaturated acids.

Comments

A theis submitted to Marquette University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science

Recommended Citation

Dupuis, Lorraine W., "The Effect of Metallic Fluorides on Oleic Acid at Elevated Temperatures" (1948). Bachelors’ Theses. 51.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/51