How is polyaluminum chloride produced?

This report presents the economics of Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) production from aluminum hydroxide, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and calcium carbonate in the United States. Initially, aluminum hydroxide is digested with sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, generating PAC.

How does Intratec evaluate polyaluminum chloride production costs?

Intratec offers professional, easy-to-understand reports examining Polyaluminum Chloride production costs. Each study describes an industrial plant, including main process units and site infrastructure, and presents an independent analysis of capital and operating costs. All reports are based on the most recent economic data available (Q4 2022).

What is the price trend of polyaluminum chloride?

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Polyaluminium Chloride is estimated to trace a southwards journey as its demand from the downstream sectors does not seem to follow a growing trend. Domestic mainstream quotations for industrial polyaluminum chloride were 2373.75 RMB/MT on March 29. The Chinese market had mostly stayed stable.

Why did polyaluminium chloride prices rise in Q1 2021?

Due to a persistent lack of feedstock chemicals and interrupted production activity, polyaluminium chloride prices rose dramatically across the region. Multiple hurricanes had already caused a severe shortage of HCl in Q4 2020, but devastating winter storms halted all manufacturing efforts again in Q1 2021.

What factors influenced polyaluminium chloride prices in Asia?

In Asia, polyaluminium chloride prices were significantly influenced by the market dynamics of the aluminum and chlorine markets. The chlorine market faced several challenges, such as increasing inventory levels and sluggish downstream industry activities, along with challenging economic conditions.

What is polyaluminum chloride?

Polyaluminum Chloride (a.k.a. PAC) is a partially hydrolyzed aluminum chloride polymer. PAC is not a single substance, rather a whole spectrum of inorganic polymers, which may present distinct physical and chemical properties. PAC products are typically handled and used as aqueous solutions, but solid products are also sold.