The principle of silicone oil in controlling acid mist
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In the WSA sulfuric acid production process, there is a acid mist controller located before the WSA condenser; this controller uses silicon oil combustion to generate silica nuclei that aggregate the acid mist into acid droplets. Such nuclei facilitate the precipitation and growth of these acid droplets within the condenser, preventing the formation of too many or too small droplets. May I ask what type of silicone oil is used here and what is its principle of operation? Could some expert please provide an answer?
In organic chemistry, “hydrocarbons” are composed of carbon and hydrogen; by replacing the carbon with silicon (or partially replacing it with silicon), one can find out more by referring to textbooks on organic chemistry.
Actually, you have already explained the principle very clearly.
My understanding is that silicon burns to form silica, which then gives rise to silica gel; since silica gel has water-absorbing properties, it absorbs moisture and forms water droplets.
You’re really good at making connections. :Lol, the condensation of sulfuric acid vapor requires condensation nuclei, and silicon dioxide produced by the combustion of silicon serves as such nuclei. This prevents the supersaturated sulfuric acid vapor from being released into the atmosphere, while also producing larger fog droplets that are easier to capture.
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