Adipic Acid
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Adipic Acid
Adipic acid is a organic compound with the formula (CH2)4(COOH)2.It is mainly used as monomer for the production of nylon. Other major applications also involve polymers: it is a monomer for production of Polyurethane and its esters are plasticizers, especially in PVC. It has some uses in medical application and foods additives.
Conveying recommendations
| Properties | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white cristal |
| Flowability | Averabe flowability |
| Abrasiveness | Mildly abrasive |
| Specific hazards: | Explosiveness |
| Chemical risk: | R36 : irritating_to_eyes |
| Recommendations: | Consider the explosiveness risk and
respect the ATEX recommendations. Low speed and conductive modules |
| Angle of maximal inclination: | 0" |
| Screw conveyor maximum filling level: | 30% |
| Specific weight as convey : | 720 kg/m3 |
| Material code : | 720A100 35N |
| Particle size : | 0,15 mm and under |
| Material factor Fm : | 0.5 |
Imperial measurement
| Specific weight as convey | 45 lbs/ft3 |
| Material code | 45A100 35N |
| Particle size | 0,0059’’ and under (Screw conveyor horse power requirement, torsional rating,
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