Liquefied natural gas and petroleum are the main sources of petrochemicals
Numerous compounds are included
in petrochemicals, which are made of hydrocarbons. They are frequently referred
to as compounds made from natural gas and crude oil and used for industrial
applications. They might also contain substances derived from plants, such as
chemicals. Consumer goods like aspirin, detergents, shampoo, insecticides, milk
jugs, gasoline, carpeting, synthetic fibres and rubbers, insulating materials,
paints, polyester clothing, automobiles, and other items are made using
petrochemicals.
Liquefied natural gas and
petroleum are the main raw materials used to make petrochemicals.
Liquefied natural gas creates petrochemicals like ethylene, propylene,
butylenes, and butadiene at high temperatures. Similar compounds, including
aromatic petrochemicals like benzene, are also produced by crude oil.
Hydrocarbon molecules are split
up into usable components by a process called cracking. With the aid of a
catalyst, such as silicon dioxide and aluminium oxide powder, the
petrochemicals can be generated at high pressure and high temperatures or at
lower temperature and lower pressure. As a result, a liquid composed of a
mixture of particles and gases is produced. This liquid is cooled and refined
for future use.
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