Chemical Industry Facts You May Not Know

Chemical Industry Trivia - Tengyi Technology

1️⃣ Chemical Raw Materials Are Actually "Everyday"
Many everyday consumer products are related to chemicals: foaming agents in toothpaste, surfactants in laundry detergent, and plastic bottles are all petrochemical products.

Chemicals are not just reactions in laboratories; they are closely related to our lives.

2️⃣ Petroleum Is More Than Just Refining
Besides being used as fuel, petroleum is also an important source of raw materials for manufacturing plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber, and cosmetics.

For example, polyethylene and polypropylene are plastic materials processed from petroleum.

3️⃣ The Color Magic of Chemicals
Many dyes and pigments are chemically synthesized, not only producing vibrant colors but also being heat- and light-resistant.

A small chemical change can give clothes, plastics, and inks different colors.

4️⃣ The Vast World of Polymers
Polymers are a general term for plastics, rubber, and fibers; essentially, they are "long-chain molecules."

Much research in the chemical industry focuses on controlling the length, structure, and degree of cross-linking of molecular chains, affecting material properties.

5️⃣ The Importance of Catalysts
Many chemical reactions require high temperature and pressure, or even days, to complete without a catalyst.

Catalysts act as "chemical aids," accelerating reactions and reducing costs, without being consumed themselves.

6️⃣ Safety Always First
While the chemical industry sounds glamorous, many raw materials are flammable, corrosive, or toxic.

Safety equipment, explosion-proof designs, and waste gas treatment are essential considerations.

7️⃣ Recycling and Green Chemistry
The current trend in the chemical industry is "waste reduction, recycling, and low energy consumption."

Wastewater recycling, reuse of waste plastics, and replacing petrochemicals with bio-based raw materials are all popular trends.

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