Over 90% of acetone production is generated through the cumene process, involving a reaction between propylene and benzene. The process was discovered in 1942 and is used commercially to make other chemicals, solvents, and pharmaceuticals. Other methods include using isopropyl alcohol or bacterial fermentation, but the cumene process dominates due to the abundance and affordability […]
Lithium is a soft alkali metal element produced from salts found in natural sources such as mineral springs and brine deposits. The production process involves concentration, evaporation, and refinement to produce lithium carbonate and hydroxide. These compounds are used in various industrial and medical applications, including automotive batteries, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals. The metallic form of […]
Sulfuric acid is produced by heating chemicals to bond sulfur with hydrogen. It is used in various industrial processes and is the most produced chemical in the world. The contact process and wet process are used to produce sulfuric acid. The demand for sulfuric acid continues to grow by about 3% each year. To produce […]
