Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
59bf7a5c-be7c-4e3c-b8bf-3ee01503ccd7
Materials
Associated ID
91bf52a8-f49c-4fc8-89cc-958d6d966793
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Description
Hydrogen can be used in the production of ammonia, hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurization processes, methanol, acetaldehyde, and other industrial chemicals; the production activity for this product is derived from a weighted average of 'hydrogen from one-step 1,3-butadiene production process' and 'hydrogen from two-step 1,3-butadiene production process'; if the specific hydrogen production process cannot be clearly identified, this dataset may be used. Detailed technical descriptions, system boundaries, and related information can be found in various hydrogen production datasets. Infrastructure such as production equipment manufacturing and facility construction is not included within the system boundary of this dataset.
Activity Description
The production activities of this product are weighted averages of "hydrogen from the one-step 1,3-butadiene production process" and "hydrogen from the two-step 1,3-butadiene production process".
Process Description
Hydrogen is an inorganic gas with the CAS number 1333-74-0. It is named "hydrogen" under IUPAC nomenclature, and its molecular formula is H2. Under normal temperature and pressure conditions, hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas with very high energy density. In industrial and laboratory settings, hydrogen is modeled as a pure substance, although in practical applications, it may appear in various levels of purity, and its storage and transportation conditions may need to be considered in the model. At the consumer level, hydrogen is used in the following products: 1. Clean energy: as an energy source for fuel cells and certain types of vehicles; 2. Welding and cutting: In the metalworking industry, hydrogen is used as a shielding gas to prevent oxidation during the welding process. 3. Food processing: In certain food packaging applications, hydrogen is used to control the atmosphere and extend the shelf life of products. In industrial settings, hydrogen is used to manufacture products in the following industries: 1. Ammonia and fertilizers: Hydrogen is a key raw material in ammonia production, which is further used to manufacture fertilizers; 2. Petroleum refining: In petroleum refining, hydrogen is used in hydrocracking and hydrodesulfurization processes to improve fuel quality and performance; 3. Chemicals: Hydrogen is used in the production of various chemicals, including methanol, acetaldehyde, and other industrial chemicals.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology