Petroleum pitch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008700",
  "term": "Petroleum pitch",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A viscous, dark, amorphous residue obtained from the distillation or thermal treatment of petroleum. It is rich in aromatic hydrocarbons and contains a complex mixture of high molecular weight compounds. This material serves as a binder in carbon products and as a precursor for carbon fibers.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alkyl groups",
    "aromaticity",
    "hydrocarbons",
    "melting"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 499 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/petroleum-pitch/"
}