Detailed Project Report on Synthetic Magnesium Silicates

SYNTHETIC MAGNESIUM SILICATES

[EIRI/EDPR/1364] J.C.134

INTRODUCTION

Synthetic magnesium silicates are white, odorless, finely divided powders formed by the precipitation reaction of water soluble sodium silicate (water glass) and a water soluble magnesium salt such as magnesium chloride, magnesium nitrate or magnesium sulfate. The composition of the precipitate depends on the ratio of the components in the reaction medium, the addition of the correcting substances, and the way in which they are precipitated

The molecular formula is typically written as MgO:XSiO2, where X denotes the average mole ratio of SiO2 to MgO. The product is hydrated and the formula is sometimes written MgO:XSiO2•H2O to show the water of hydration.

Properties

Unlike natural magnesium silicates which are crystalline, synthetic magnesium silicates are amorphous  Synthetic magnesium silicates are insoluble in water or alcohol. The particles are usually porous, and the BET surface area can range from less than 100 m2/g to several hundred m2/g.

Chemical Formula                     2MgO.6SiO2.nH2O
Assay                                             62–68% (SiO2)  13–15% (MgO)
pH                                                  9-11%
Appearance                                  White powder with good fluidity
Loss on Drying (105°C,2h)        6-8%
Particle Size (250mm-125mm)90 min.
Specific Area m2/g                     500 min.
Pore Volume, ml/g0                   .6 min.
Filtration Time                            50–120
SO4                                                2-,%0.5 max
Cl-,%                                              0.5 max
CAS–No                                         1343–88–0

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity                                            50 Ton/Day
Land & Building (Area 5000 Sq.Mtr)      Rs. 8.88 Cr
Plant & Machinery                                     Rs. 2.30 Cr         
W.C. for 3 Months                                      Rs. 5.12 Cr           
Total Capital Investment                          Rs. 16.97 Cr              
Rate of Return                                           125%   
Break Even Point                                      17%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

MARKET POSITION

SYNTHETIC MAGNESIUM SILICATE

MANUFACTURE OF SYNTHETIC MAGNESIUM SILICATES FIRST METHOD

MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF MAGNESIUM SILICATE

OTHER RELATED INFORMATIONS

MAGNESIUM SILICATE COMPOSITIONS

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCITON OF SYNTHETIC MAGNESIUM SILICATE COMPOSITONS

ADSORPTIVE PROPERTIES OF SYNTHETIC MAGNESIUM SILICATES

SEDIMENTATION AND WETTABILITY OF SYNTHETIC MAGNESIUM SILICATES

MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERIES

MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS

APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING

03. PLANT AND MACHINERY

04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS

05. FIXED CAPITAL

06. RAW MATERIAL

07. SALARY AND WAGES

08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS

09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL

10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

11. COST OF PRODUCTION

12. TURN OVER/ANNUM

13. BREAK EVEN POINT

14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE

15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS

16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS

17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS

18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)