Commodity Production Costs Report
Solid NaCN Production from Sodium, Charcoal and Ammonia
Sodium Cyanide Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report examines the costs related to Sodium Cyanide production from metallic sodium, charcoal and ammonia. In this process, molten sodium, ammonia, and charcoal react to form Sodium Cyanide. Solid Sodium Cyanide is obtained as the final product. The economic analysis provided assumes a plant located in the United States.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Sodium Cyanide production and related Sodium Cyanide production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Sodium Cyanide production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Sodium Cyanide plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Sodium Cyanide plant operating costs (Opex).
The Sodium Cyanide production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Sodium Cyanide plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Sodium Cyanide plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
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Product
Sodium Cyanide. Sodium Cyanide (a.k.a. NaCN) is an inorganic salt, extremely toxic to humans, due to its binding with the Fe3+ ion in the hemoglobin, disabling the use of oxygen by the cells. It is a white cubic crystalline solid also known as white cyanide and has been the metal cyanide with the greatest commercial importance. This salt has a role as an inhibitor of many metabolic processes and is used as a test reagent for the function of chemoreceptors.
Raw Materials
Ammonia. Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most produced synthetic chemicals worldwide. The main application of this world class commodity is in nitrogen fertilizers, followed by the synthesis of nitric acid. It is also used, to a lesser extent, in several other applications such as pulping of wood and as ingredient in household cleaners and drugs. Ammonia is produced basically by the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen, in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. Its production routes are related to the source of the hydrogen used, being steam reforming the main one.
Sodium. Sodium is a highly reactive metal used in chemical synthesis, the production of sodium compounds, and as a reducing agent in various industrial processes. It plays a vital role in industries such as metal refining and organic synthesis. Sodium is produced by the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride and stored under inert conditions to prevent reaction with air or moisture.
Charcoal. Charcoal is a carbon-rich material produced by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Its primary use is as a fuel, but charcoal also serves a vital role in metallurgical processes, particularly in the production of iron and steel. Due to its high energy content and low moisture, it is favored in industrial applications requiring efficient, high-temperature heat sources. Beyond its use in metallurgy, charcoal is also utilized in water purification, air filtration, and the production of activated carbon. Its ability to adsorb impurities makes it valuable in environmental and chemical industries, contributing to cleaner processes and products across various sectors.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Sodium Cyanide production plant examined.
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements.
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Sodium Cyanide process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline.
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Sodium Cyanide production plant studied.
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation.
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Sodium Cyanide plant capacities.
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL).
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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