Introduction to Industrial Chemistry Quiz

Chemical Processes

• Batch processes involve discontinuous production in a series of distinct batches, whereas continuous processes involve continuous production in a single, uninterrupted process.

Inorganic Chemicals

• Basic inorganic chemicals are produced in large quantities and immediately from their predecessors.
• Examples of basic inorganic chemicals include sulfuric acid, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide.

Sulfuric Acid

• The primary use of sulfuric acid in industrial chemistry is in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and other chemicals.

Specialty Chemicals

• Specialty chemicals typically have high performance, high value, and low volume in common.
• They are used in a wide range of applications, including construction, electronics, and healthcare.

Detergents

• The main function of detergents in industrial chemistry is to remove dirt, grime, and other substances from surfaces.

Fine Chemicals

• The main focus of fine chemicals is on the production of high-purity, high-performance chemicals for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other specialized applications.

Global Market

• Specialty chemicals account for around 28% of the global market.

Alkylation

• Alkylation refers to the transfer of an alkyl group from one molecule to another, resulting in the formation of a new compound.

Size Enlargement (Agglomeration)

• The purpose of size enlargement (agglomeration) is to increase the size of particles or materials to make them more manageable or to improve their performance.

Physical Treatment

• Physical treatment refers to the processing of materials to make them chemically more reactive or suitable for market, such as by crushing, grinding, or separating.

Chemical Processes

• Chemical processes consist of a series of physical and chemical transformations that convert raw materials into desired products.

Mass and Energy Conservation

• All chemical processes must follow the law of mass and energy conservation, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.

Large-Scale Productions

• Chemical engineers are responsible for the design, operation, and management of large-scale productions.

Dehydrogenation

• Dehydrogenation refers to the removal of hydrogen from a molecule, often resulting in the formation of a new compound.

Liquid-Liquid Extraction

• Liquid-liquid extraction, also known as solvent extraction, is a process used to separate and purify chemicals based on their solubility in different solvents.

Polymerization

• Free radical polymerization is a type of polymerization that involves the reaction of monomers to form a polymer chain, often resulting in the formation of plastics, adhesives, and other materials.

Test your knowledge of the basics of industrial chemistry, including the transformation of raw materials into useful products, the concept of industry, manufacturing, and commodity chemicals.