Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
ac821c48-b2d4-4da6-a544-c3cba3729b2f
Materials
Associated ID
bf1f6a9b-1015-4159-b361-ac832d53b1d9
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Description
Sulfuric acid can be used in the production of chemicals, metals, pulp, paper and paper products, food, and metal products; this dataset includes main raw and auxiliary materials, energy inputs, atmospheric emissions, and water discharges from the production process; infrastructure such as manufacturing of production equipment and construction of facilities are not included within the system boundary of the dataset; the life cycle inventory is compiled from data of multiple sources; the production of alloy zinc ingots includes processes such as raw material preparation, smelting, refining, casting, shaping, quality inspection, and finished product packaging, and sulfuric acid is a by-product of this process.
Activity Description
The production of alloy zinc ingots includes processes such as raw material preparation, smelting, refining, casting, shaping, quality inspection, and finished product packaging, and sulfuric acid is a by-product of this process.
Process Description
Sulfuric acid is an inorganic substance with a CAS number of 7664-93-9. It is known as "sulfuric acid" under IUPAC nomenclature, with the molecular formula H2SO4. It is a liquid under normal temperature and pressure conditions and appears odorless. It is modeled as a pure substance; modeling this substance in solution requires the user to add their chosen solvent in the model. At the consumer level, it is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, cleaning and detergent products, metal surface treatment products, battery electrolytes, and laboratory chemicals. In industrial settings, this substance is used to manufacture products for the following sectors: mining. The substance is used to manufacture chemicals, metals, pulp, paper and paper products, food, and metal products.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The product is produced from zinc, aluminum, and lead, and the product's life cycle boundaries include the entire process of raw material preparation, smelting, refining, casting, shaping, quality inspection, and finished product packaging.