Hexachloroethane Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Hexachloroethane production plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Hexachloroethane production, including the cost of Hexachloroethane production, Hexachloroethane plant cost, Hexachloroethane production costs, and the overall Hexachloroethane production plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Hexachloroethane production plant. These encompass production processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Hexachloroethane is an organic compound that serves as a valuable chemical in various industrial sectors. It is widely used in production smoke devices, such as smoke pots, grenades, and pyrotechnics, because of its ability to produce large volumes of smoke. It also finds its application as an additive in the production of polymers to enhance its various properties. It is valuable for refining metal alloys, especially in the purification of aluminium alloys. Additionally, its ability to remove impurities from molten metals makes it a useful agent in metal extraction and smelting processes.

The demand for Hexachloroethane is predominantly led by its application as an additive in the production of polymers, which significantly fuels its demand in the polymer industry. Its application as an ingredient in smoke-producing devices further enhances its demand in the military or defense industry. Additionally, its usage in the metallurgical industries in the production of metal and alloys also boosts its market expansion. Furthermore, the availability of raw material (tetrachloroethylene), its cost, its application in the defense industry, distribution, and quality standards, are some factors that influence industrial Hexachloroethane procurement to a large extent.

Raw Material for Hexachloroethane Production

According to the Hexachloroethane production plant project report, the major raw material for Hexachloroethane production includes Tetrachloroethylene.

Production Process of Hexachloroethane

The extensive Hexachloroethane production cost report consists of the following industrial production process:

• Production via Chlorination: This method of production involves the process of chlorination of tetrachloroethylene to produce hexachloroethane as the product. The synthesis begins with the chlorination of tetrachloroethylene in the presence of ferric chloride at the temperature of 100-140°C, which leads to the formation of hexachloroethane as the final product of the process.

Hexachloroethane, a chemical compound with a white to pale yellow coloration, is primarily composed of two carbon and six chlorine atoms. It presents as a crystalline, sand-like solid with a mothball-like odor reminiscent of camphor and is known to be carcinogenic. The molecular formula of the compound is C2Cl6, and its molar mass is 236.74g/mol. The density of Hexachloroethane is 2.091 g/cm³ at 20 °C, and it has a melting point in the range of 183-185 °C. Notably, this compound sublimes when heated beyond 185 °C. In terms of solubility, Hexachloroethane can dissolve in various chemical solvents, including alcohol, benzene, ether, and chloroform. It is non-combustible but can decompose at high temperatures, releasing toxic chlorides. A notable reaction is its potential violent interaction with aluminium powder in the presence of alcohol. Hexachloroethane is moderately toxic and can be manufactured through the controlled chlorination of tetrachloroethane.