Catalysts, preparation of such catalysts, methods of using such catalysts, products obtained in such methods and uses of products obtained
A hydrocarbon composition is provided containing a total Ni/Fe/V content of at least 200 wtppm; a residue content of at least 0.2 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition; a distillate content of at least 0.2 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition; a sulfur content of at least 0.04 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition; and a micro-carbon residue content of at least 0.06 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition; and wherein the hydrocarbon composition has a viscosity of at most 100 cSt at 37.8° C.
1. A hydrocarbon composition, comprising:
a total Ni/Fe/V content of at least 200 wtppm as determined by ASTM Method D5708;
a residue content of at least 0.2 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition as determined by ASTM Method D5307;
a distillate content of at least 0.2 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition as determined by ASTM Method D5307;
a sulfur content of at least 0.04 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition as determined by ASTM Method D4294; and
a micro-carbon residue content of at least 0.06 grams per gram of hydrocarbon composition, as determined by ASTM Method D4530; and wherein the hydrocarbon composition has a viscosity of at most 100 cSt at 37.8° C. as determined by ASTM Method D445.
2. A transportation fuel comprising one or more distillate fractions produced from the hydrocarbon composition as claimed in claim 1 .
3. A diluent produced from the hydrocarbon composition as claimed in claim 1 .