Overview

Industrial chemistry is concerned with the production of raw materials into finished industrial products by employing various chemical processes. Chemical processes employing chemical reactions, separation methods, refining techniques are commonly applied in the chemical industry for the manufacture of a wide variety of materials. All industrial chemicals are subject to quality control operations and manufacturing standards. The principles and methodologies of industrial chemistry have applications across a number of fields such as petrochemical processing, polymer manufacturing, etc. The production of various organic and inorganic chemicals, including fertilizers also fall in this domain. This book is compiled to present, in a detailed manner, the processes and systems crucial to the field of industrial chemistry. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. It also presents researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. Chemical engineers, experts, researchers and students will find this book a valuable information resource.