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Benzene, synthesis gas and sodium hydroxide
Process
Hydrogenation
Cyclohexane is an important chemical derivative derived from
benzene. Cyclohexane is made by catalytic hydrogenation of
benzene in liquid phase or vapour phase. Hydrogenation of
benzene takes place at 300 and 30kg/cm2 pressure in the
presence of aluminum pellet catalysts .In the end cyclohexane is
produced by hydrogenation of benzene at around 240 .
Oxidation
3.5% conversion takes place. Removal of water from cyclohexane
takes place. A two column heat exchanger is used.
Cyclohexane flows through the first column and vapours at 180