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OXIDATION 1.39
Equipment for the oxidation of the aromatic hydrocarbons requires that
the reactor design permit the maintenance of elevated temperatures, allow
the removal of large quantities of heat at these elevated temperatures, and
provide adequate catalyst surface to promote the reactions.