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Identity ID
0c4f715d-6691-4e6f-a78f-d960d4095991
Materials
Associated ID
285cd498-2fb2-4350-b8ef-f4d7d3755179
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Description
Ethylene can be used to produce a variety of chemicals, such as ethanol, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, etc. It can also serve as a plant hormone to promote fruit ripening and organ abscission. Ethylene production activities include "ethylene, coal-based methanol-to-olefins, industrial grade", "ethylene, naphtha-based, industrial grade", "ethylene, bio-based ethanol-to-olefins, industrial grade", "ethylene, natural gas-based ethane-to-olefins, industrial grade", and "ethylene, naphtha steam cracking process". The product manufacturing activities for this a weighted average of these production processes; if you cannot clearly specify the exact production technology for ethylene, this dataset can be used. For detailed technical descriptions, system boundaries, and related information, please refer to various ethylene production datasets. Infrastructure such as production equipment manufacturing and facility construction is not included within the dataset's system boundaries.
Activity Description
Ethylene production activities include 'ethylene, coal-based methanol-to-olefin, industrial grade', 'ethylene, naphtha-based, industrial grade', 'ethylene, bio-based ethanol-to-olefin, industrial grade', 'ethylene, natural gas-based ethane cracking, industrial grade', and 'ethylene, naphtha steam cracking process'. The production activity for this product represents a weighted average of these processes.
Process Description
Ethylene is an organic compound with the CAS number 74-85-1. It is named "ethylene" under IUPAC nomenclature, with the molecular formula C2H4. It is a gas under normal temperature and pressure conditions, with a slight unpleasant odor. It is modeled as a pure substance. At the consumer level, ethylene is used in the following products: 1. Plastic products, as the primary raw material for producing polyethylene, which is widely used in packaging materials, electrical wires, and cables; 2. Synthetic fibers, for manufacturing synthetic fiber products such as polyester fibers; 3. Coatings and adhesives, as raw materials for the production of coatings and adhesives. In industrial settings, this substance is used to manufacture products in the following industries: 1. Chemical industry, for the production of various chemicals such as ethanol, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, etc.; 2. Agriculture, as a plant hormone to promote fruit ripening and organ abscission; 3. Pharmaceutical industry, for pharmaceutical synthesis and advanced material synthesis.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology