Silicon Tetrahydride Production Cost Breakup from Magnesium Silicide

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of producing Silicon tetrahydride, commonly known as silane (SiH4), by using hydrogen chloride and magnesium silicide (Mg2Si). This method involves the use of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and magnesium silicide as the main starting materials for the synthesis of Silicon tetrahydride as the product. The synthesis begins with the introduction of hydrogen chloride to magnesium silicide in a gas phase or solution phase. In this reaction, magnesium silicide reacts with hydrogen chloride, which leads to the formation of silicon tetrahydride (silane) as the final product, along with magnesium chloride (MgCl2) as a by-product.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary