الملخص

The research was aimed to use the residual asphaltic materials taken from northern refinery in the preparation of activated carbon by oxidation with V O5 in the presence of a stream of air for 3hrs at 350°C temp, .The residual materials from primary oxidation and carbonization step was further carbonised by mixing with twice the weight of KOH. Polyethylene was added to the treated residual asphaltic materials before adding KOH. The amount of polyethylene was varied between (5-25)% of the total mixture. The carbon product, was further purified by HC1 and distilled water. The physical characteristics of there studied determined using standard procedures.