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Destructive distillationDestructive distillation is the process of pyrolysis conducted in a distillation apparatus to allow the volatile products to be collected. The process led to the discovery of many chemical compounds before such compounds could be prepared synthetically. Additional recommended knowledgeA historically significant example of destructive distillation is tar making. Pinewood slices, which are rich in terpenes, are heated in an airless container causing the material to decompose. The by-products are turpentine and charcoal. This process is still used in Scandinavia for tar-making. Coal tar pitch volatiles (CTPV) are the result of destructive distillation of bituminous coal. These CTPVs often contain polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNA's), which sublime readily and are carcinogenic. Other examples of substances that are commonly destructively distilled to extract chemicals and other materials include:
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