Silver Nitrate Production via Dissolution, Filtration, Crystallization and Drying

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of Silver Nitrate production via via dissolution, filtration, crystallization and drying. The process begins with the dissolution of silver in an acidic medium, i.e., nitric acid. The solution obtained is then filtered while transferring it from the tumbler to the concentrator. The process is followed by the concentration of silver nitrate solution, where the solution is steamed to recover condensate. The resultant product is then passed on to the crystallization unit, which is a specially insulated and cooled hydraulic tilting system and generates the end crystallized salt product, i.e., silver nitrate crystals.

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