In today’s fast-paced industrial society, finding ways to improve is a necessity. To produce a product quicker, high quality, within a range of budget—it’s all about finding the right materials at the right price point. Industrial use of chemicals and minerals is a huge part of that innovation. Companies like ICL Industrial Products provide high-quality products and materials.
These materials allow things like more output from less stress, reduces waste and downtime, cuts production time down and makes things run more efficiently. Brine chemistries reduce downtime in the water to worry about corrosion, heavy trails ore treatment extends equipment uptime and coke-oven gas desulfurization improves spray absorber performance.
The Role of Industrial Chemicals and Minerals in Manufacturing Efficiency
Industrial use of chemicals and minerals have always been a part of a manufacturing cycle. They impact everything from the quality of raw material to the speed of getting the final product. The use of these materials make production more efficient and sustainable. The right chemicals can expedite a process, making it more energy efficient. The right mineral can increase a machine’s performance and reduce its wear and tear.
Essential Industrial Chemicals and Minerals for Improved Manufacturing Processes
1. Water Treatment Chemicals
The role of water in industrial processes cannot be overemphasized; it is used in virtually all industrial plants ranging from cooling systems to industrial processes. But the quality and usefulness of water can diminish and become scales to industry operations. Water treatment chemicals (coagulants, flocculants, biocides etc.) have to be employed in the treatment and purification of water. These chemicals control impurities present in the coal power plant, mining and pharmaceutical plant processes at optimum level while recovering water for reuse, ensuring efficient and sustainable water use, complying with environmental regulations.
2. Minerals for Cement Production
In the cement industry, minerals and chemical composition of the minerals have a direct impact on physical properties of the cement – thereby influencing the final quality and durability of the product. Limestone, clay and gypsum are chemical feedstocks for cement production; they influence cement to set and harden underwater. The construction industry depends on cement to provide a strong, durable concrete. This is a major driver in the manufacturing of Lime as they must be calcium limestone based.
3. Chemicals for Oil and Gas Applications
The oil and gas industry relies on a multitude of chemicals to extract, refine, and produce the desired products efficiently. These chemicals ensure drilling, production, process and refinery operations are optimized to maintain production levels and equipment in good working condition.
4. Agricultural Chemicals
Another critical industry that relies on chemicals and minerals are the farmers. The average agriculturalist does benefit a great deal from industrial chemicals and minerals such as fertilizers (urea, phosphate, ammonium products, etc.), insecticides, fungists, herbicides, etc.
5. Minerals for Electronics and Manufacturing
The electronics industry uses various minerals, including talc and silicas, to enhance the performance and stability of final electronics parts, semiconductors, and displays, among many others.
Why Choose ICL Industrial Products?
ICL’s Industrial Products division is a global leader in developing and delivering innovative solutions that provide operational excellence for companies in a large range of industries. By supplying high-quality materials, ICL’s Industrial Products help create solutions that help deal with the global megatrends on resources, energy, food, water, and the environment.
When seeking to improve water treatment or agriculture yield or enable advanced manufacturing processes, work with the ICL Industrial Products team to get the materials that help you reach your targets.
Driving Industrial Success
Improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance your own innovation by seeking to partner with vendors that offer the high-quality chemicals and minerals that your in-company processes deserve.
