Methanol
Methanol, also known as Methyl alcohol (CH3OH), is manufactured from synthesis gas, produced from steam reformed natural gas and carbon dioxide.
Methanol is synthesized under pressure in a catalytic process and the crude Methanol is purified to chemical grade by distillation. Natural gas is the feedstock used in most of the world’s production units.
Examples of applications
Methanol is a versatile feedstock for the chemicals industry. The largest scale applications in terms of volume are processing into formaldehyde, which is further treated to form resins, glues and various plastics and for the production of acetic acid which is essentially used for the production of polyester fibers and PET plastics. In recent years, the significance of methanol as an energy source has constantly increased.
In petrol, methanol increases the octane number either in the form of a direct additive or as a component of MTBE, improving
combustion qualities and reducing emissions.
Particularly in China, methanol is processed to form DME (di-methyl-ether) used as a substitute for liquefied gas. Likewise in China, the processing of methanol into olefins has recently been implemented on a large scale: in the production of ethylene and propylene, new value added chains are unfolding for methanol as a feedstock, for instance in producing polyethylene, polypropylene and glycols.
Urea
As a fertilizer with 46% nitrogen, all in amide form, urea is the most concentrated nitrogen fertilizer. This together with the fact that it is not a dangerous product, makes its transportation, storage and application more cost effective in comparison to the other straight nitrogen fertilizers. Urea is produced in prilled or granular form, whereas the production of granular urea is continuously increasing in the past years and the most new production capacity is designed for the production of granular urea. The advantage of the granular urea is the more uniform size distribution, which ensures even spread of the product on the field.
Examples of applications
More than 90% of the world urea production is allocated for agricultural use as nitrogen fertilizer. Urea is either applied directly as straight fertilizer to the soil, or as an ingredient for various tailor made bulk blends. Alternatively urea is also a valuable raw material for compound fertilizers, as well as in solutions for fertigation.
Another very important application of urea is the production of chemical compounds, such as formaldehyde resins and adhesives, widely used in the chipboard and furniture industry. Very high technical quality urea is used automobile system for reduction of the nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gases.
Ammonia
Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. It is available in gaseous form and boils at -34°C. In a liquid state, ammonia has to be transported under pressure or in a refrigerated state. Ammonia contains about 82 % nitrogen. Most production is today based on natural gas or from coal gasification.
Examples of applications
More than 80 % of all Ammonia is consumed as fertilizer as a salt or solution. Almost all products made of rubber contain ammonia compounds. In the pharmaceutical industry Sul-fonamide result from Ammonia.
In a diluted form it is used as a household cleaner with 5-10 % ammonia content. Furthermore, it is useful for environmental protection, as an agent for the quenching and desulphurization of flue gas in power stations.
MEG
BOSS PRP GROUP sells approx. 460,000 tons of ethylene glycol per year, making it one of the biggest suppliers in Europe. Mono ethylene glycol makes up the bulk of these 460,000 tons, with 400,000 tons. The product range consists of mono ethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG) and tri ethylene glycol (TEG). In its role as a services provider, BOSS PRP GROUP develops individual marketing and supply models for its partners in the chemicals industry.
Examples of applications
Some 90% of the global consumption of mono ethylene glycol is used mainly as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fiber and PET. Polyester fiber is found primarily in textile products (sportswear, carpets, upholstery).
Special types of polyester fibers are used in the automotive industry (seatbelts, airbags) and in the construction and transport sectors (ropes, tarpaulins). PET is best-known for its role in the manufacture of soft drink bottles.
Soda ASH
Sodium carbonate, Na2CO3, (also known as washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals) is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2CO3 and its various hydrates. Heavy Sodium Carbonate is mainly used in Glass and Glassware industries as a flux in the melting process and Light Sodium Carbonate has a key role in producing Detergents, Tiles, Ceramics, and Glaze.
Examples of applications
Soda ash is an essential component in glass production, as it helps reduce the boiling range of silica. Soda Ash is essentially used in the glass business, and around 50% of complete consumption is represented by the creation of glass sheets, glass compartments, fiberglass, and different things, for example, dishware. Among
these, the glass sheet industry is possibly the most competitive, with demand from the construction and automotive industries. The glass industry has approximately half of the global production of glass by weight, but the growing use of plastic bottles is constantly experiencing aggressive competition.
Float Glass
Ranging from endless glass ribbons to stacked individual sheets to the glass warehouse: Whether we are talking float glass, structured or wired glass, thin glass, coated glass, laminated glass, or other special glasses. We are setting standards for processing and handling flat glass.
Examples of applications
Float glass has several applications in modern architecture, both in commercial and domestic builds. But, with more advancements in float glass manufacturing such as ultra-thin float glass, new
applications are being discovered in electronics and technology, for instance in TV, computer, and phone screens. There are also implications that further advancements in float glass production could lead to more sustainable or environmentally friendly builds.
