Refrigerant Grade Ethylene is a colorless gas with a chemical formula of C2H4. It is mainly used in the production of chemical products such as plastics, rubber, and synthetic resins, and can also be used for environmental protection.
1. Concept and properties of Refrigerant Grade Ethylene
Ethylene is a colorless gas that is a flammable gas at room temperature and an asymmetric molecule at normal pressure. The chemical formula of ethylene is C2H4 and the molecular weight is 28.05. Its density is smaller than that of air and it has a pungent odor. Ethylene is easily oxidized, halogenated, and other reactions, and is an active alkane.
2. Preparation method of Refrigerant Grade Ethylene
The main methods for preparing ethylene include evaporation and cracking. Among them, cracking is one of the main methods for the industrial preparation of ethylene. It is generally produced by the cracking of hydrocarbon and alkyl molecules, and the main raw materials used in industrial production are petroleum and natural gas.
3. Uses of ethylene
Ethylene is an important chemical raw material, widely used in the manufacture of chemical industrial products such as plastics, synthetic resins, rubber, and artificial fibers. In the plastics industry, ethylene is mainly used to manufacture various types of polyethylene and is an important raw material for plastic production. In addition, ethylene is also used in chemical fertilizers, spices, medicine and other industries.
4. Environmental protection application of ethylene
Since ethylene is a flammable gas and its chemical properties are active, it is easy to cause safety and environmental problems during collection, transportation and use. At present, all sectors of society are exploring more environmentally friendly ethylene production methods and strengthening safety measures in the ethylene production process to reduce environmental pollution and the risk of threatening human health. At the same time, there is also a technology that uses chemical means to convert ethylene in waste gas into ethylene for production, which is also increasingly valued.
Ethylene is an important chemical raw material and occupies an important position in social production. However, due to its flammability and explosiveness, it poses a threat to the environment and human health. It is necessary to strengthen ethylene safety measures and environmental protection technologies and explore more environmentally friendly, safe and efficient production methods.