Cradle to Gate
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Materials
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0b09875c-68eb-437f-bec2-03eac1b8f57b
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Description
Ammonium sulfate can be used as a nitrogen fertilizer, in the production of sulfuric acid and other chemical intermediates, as well as in pickling and metal surface treatment. This dataset includes major raw materials, energy inputs, atmospheric emissions, waterborne emissions, and waste generated during the production process. Infrastructure such as production equipment and facility construction, as well as materials and energy consumed during decommissioning, are excluded from the system boundaries of this dataset. The life cycle inventory data are sourced from literature. The production process of coal-based synthetic natural gas involves coal gasification, purification, and methanation steps, with ammonium sulfate being a by-product of this process.
Activity Description
The production process of coal-based synthetic natural gas includes processes such as coal gasification, purification, and methanation, with ammonium sulfate being a byproduct of this process.
Process Description
Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic compound with the CAS number 7783-20-2. Its IUPAC name is "ammonium sulfate," and its molecular formula is (NH4)2SO4. Under normal temperature and pressure conditions, ammonium sulfate appears as white or light-colored crystals with a slight odor. It is an important nitrogen fertilizer and is also widely used in various industrial fields. At the consumer level, ammonium sulfate is used for: ① Fertilizers: as a nitrogen fertilizer to promote plant growth in agriculture; ② Water treatment products: for pH adjustment of water and as a flocculant to aid in water purification; ③ Detergents and cleaning products: as an additive in certain cleaners to enhance cleaning performance; ④ Laboratory chemicals: as a chemical reagent in laboratory applications. In industrial applications, ammonium sulfate is used to manufacture products in the following industries: ① Fertilizers: as a primary raw material for producing various compound fertilizers; ② Chemical products: for the production of other chemicals, such as sulfuric acid, nitrogen fertilizers, and other chemical intermediates; ③ Food industry: in certain cases, as a food additive, such as a dough conditioner; ④ Metal products: in metal processing, used for pickling and metal surface treatment.
Time period
2018
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology