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Ammonia is a chemical compound made of Nitrogen 82% and Hydrogen 18%. It is produced using Natural gas as the primary feedstock. The other feeds required are Steam and Air. These feed materials undergo a series of reactions in the ammonia plant before ammonia is produced in gaseous form. The gaseous ammonia is converted into liquid under pressure...
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The diversification of QAFCO into melamine production through Qatar Melamine Company marks the debut of a new potentially beneficial industry in Qatar. The company avails the comparative advantage it enjoys in terms of abundance of feedstock, and cheap energy supplies.
With a design capacity of 60,000 Mt, the plant is the largest melamine plant in...
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Urea is a solid fertiliser containing 46.6% of Nitrogen. It is produced by the reaction of Ammonia and Carbon dioxide under high pressure, both feedstocks being supplied by the ammonia plant. The urea produced in solution is turned into a solid fertiliser of spherical granules or prilles, in the final section of urea plant called granulation or...
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UFC-85 is a viscous liquid containing 60% formaldehyde, 25% urea and balance water. Formaldehyde is first produced by the reaction of Methanol with Air. This is then absorbed in urea solution to form UFC-85.
Urea Formaldehyde Concentrate (UFC-85) is an additive, which is added to the urea product to improve its strength. UFC-85 is used as an...
