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Catalytic cracking vs thermal cracking?

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What are the advantages of thermal cracking over catalytic cracking?
Carbonium ion process
What is the mechanism used in thermal cracking?
A homolytic mechanism so free radicals appear when bonds are broken symetrically.
Why is catalytic cracking done?
It is widely used to convert the high-boiling, high-molecular weight hydrocarbon fractions of crude oil to more valuable liquid petroleum gasoline and other...
Catalysts used for cracking and hydro-cracking?
Yes, I think it can because I have to do researched on the effects of a catalyst on a chemical reaction!
What are the function of fluid catalytic cracking unit?
The most & the prime important function of FCCU plant is to convert the gas oil & heavier streams to lighter & more valuable products. The most & the prime important function of FCCU...