Commodity Production Costs Report
Barium Nitrate Production
Barium Nitrate Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report analyses the economics of a typical Barium Nitrate production process from barium carbonate and dilute nitric acid in the United States. In the process, nitric acid is diluted and heated. Barium carbonate is added, producing Barium Nitrate.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Barium Nitrate production and related Barium Nitrate production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Barium Nitrate production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Barium Nitrate plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Barium Nitrate plant operating costs (Opex).
The Barium Nitrate 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 Barium Nitrate 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 Barium Nitrate 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
Barium Nitrate. Barium Nitrate is a salt composed of barium and the nitrate ion. Like most barium salts, it is colorless, toxic, and soluble in water. Industrial production can follow two main routes. In the first, barium carbonate is suspended in recycled mother lye and reacted with nitric acid. The nitrate is then crystallized, if necessary with vacuum evaporation. The second procedure consists of reacting a barium sulfide solution, with nitric acid. The Barium Nitrate is then crystallized at low temperatures.
Raw Materials
Nitric Acid. Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing acid used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in various chemical syntheses. It also plays a critical role in metal processing and the production of nitrates. Nitric acid is produced by oxidizing ammonia via the Ostwald process and is stored as a liquid. Its ability to act as both an oxidant and a nitrating agent makes it a key component in the production of ammonium nitrate for both agricultural and industrial applications.
Barium Carbonate. Barium Carbonate is a chemical used in ceramics, glassmaking, and as a rodenticide. In ceramics, it acts as a flux to improve the properties of glazes and reduce defects. Produced by reacting barium sulfide with sodium carbonate, it is stored as a white powder.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Barium Nitrate 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 Barium Nitrate 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 Barium Nitrate 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 Barium Nitrate 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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