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83813b85-6a55-41d0-8d91-4b14f0ae6d49
Materials
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09715a9a-790c-4c1e-ac19-67fa1aa8ccea
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Description
Methanol is one of the important chemicals produced from synthetic gas, serving both as a key chemical feedstock and as a fuel. Methanol production activities include "Methanol, coke oven gas", "Methanol, coal-based synthesis", and "Methanol, natural gas synthesis". Additionally, methanol is a by-product of the "Ammonia, liquid, coal-based synthesis" process, and the production data set for this product represents a weighted average of these production processes. If the specific methanol production technology cannot be clearly identified, this data set can be used. Detailed technical descriptions, system boundaries, and related information can be found in various methanol production data sets. Infrastructure, such as equipment manufacturing for production and factory construction, is not included within the dataset boundary.
Activity Description
Methanol production activities include "methanol, coke oven gas", "Methanol, coal-based synthesis", and "methanol, natural gas". Additionally, methanol is a by-product of the "ammonia, liquid, coal-based synthetic ammonia" process. The production of this product represents a weighted average of these production processes.
Process Description
Methanol is an organic compound, with the CAS number 67-56-1 and IUPAC name methanol, and has the molecular formula CH₃OH. Under normal temperature and pressure conditions, methanol is a colorless, volatile liquid with a distinctive odor and a slightly sweet taste. It is an important chemical feedstock widely used in various fields. At the consumer level, methanol can be used to produce the following products: ① Solvents: Methanol is a common solvent used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and coatings; ② Fuels: As a biofuel, methanol can serve as a substitute or additive for gasoline in automotive fuels; ③ Chemicals: Methanol is a raw material for producing various chemicals. In the industrial sector, methanol is used to manufacture products such as plastics and resins, textiles, and antifreeze.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology