Nitromethane Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Nitromethane manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Nitromethane production, including the cost of Nitromethane production, Nitromethane plant cost, Nitromethane production costs, and the overall Nitromethane manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Nitromethane production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Nitromethane is recognized as a high-energy fuel that finds huge applications in various industries. It is mainly used as a chemical intermediate in the production of various organic chemical compounds and certain biocides and pesticides. It also finds its application in the production of rocket fuels and propellants. It is used as a component in making dyes, explosives, and certain pharmaceutical drugs. It also finds its application as a cleaning solvent in various industrial processes.

The market for Nitromethane is primarily directed by its usage as an intermediate for producing various chemical and pharmaceutical compounds, which contributes to its demand. Its usage in the agrochemical industry for the synthesis of certain pesticides further propels its demand in the agrochemical industry. Its application as a fuel additive in rocket fuels and propellants also promotes its demand in the aerospace and defense industry. Its involvement in the production of explosives largely contributes to its demand in the defense and military sectors. Overall, industrial Nitromethane procurement is influenced by factors such as the availability of raw materials (Propane, etc.), its application in the defense industry, distribution, supplier relationship, sustainability practices, etc.

Raw Material for Nitromethane Production

According to the Nitromethane manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Nitromethane production include Propane-Nitric Acid.

Manufacturing Process of Nitromethane

The extensive Nitromethane production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

1. Production via Nitration: This method of production involves the process of nitration at 370-450°C to obtain nitromethane as the product. The process is initiated by the vapor-phase nitration of propane at high temperatures by using nitric acid as the nitrating agent, which results in the formation of nitromethane as the final product.

Nitromethane is an explosive organic compound that is composed of one carbon, two hydrogen, one nitrogen, and two oxygen atoms. CH3NO2 gives its chemical formula. It is a volatile, oily liquid that has no color. Its molecular weight is 61.040 g/mol. It is a nitroalkyl chemical with a characteristic odor. It is a flammable liquid with its melting and boiling points measured around -29 °C and 101 °C, respectively. Its flash point is measured around 35 °C. It is an oily liquid that is slightly soluble in water. It can also be dissolved in some organic solvents, including ethanol, ethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride, and acetone. Its density is measured around 1.1371 g/cu cm at 20 °C.

It is a highly flammable substance with higher vapor density than air. Its vapor pressure is 28 mmHg. It is a volatile liquid that remains stable under normal conditions. However, it can decompose under higher temperatures. The compound decomposes on heating while emitting toxic gases of nitrogen oxides. Its autoignition temperature is measured around 417 °C. It is a colorless chemical that has higher density than water and the chemical is moderately toxic. The compound is slightly soluble in water. It is an explosive chemical that often reacts violently with strong bases, amines, bromine, carbon disulfide, and more.