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Production of Cyclohexane through Catalytic Hydrogenation of Benzene

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What is cyclohexane? Cyclohexane is a  cycloalkane  with the  molecular formula  C 6 H 12 . Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of  adipic acid  and  caprolactam . Physical properties Cyclohexane is a colourless, mobile liquid with a mild, sweet odour. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol, acetone, benzene, ethanol, ethyl ether, olive oil, and carbon tetrachloride. Melting Point: 6.47°C Boiling Point: 80.7°C Formula weight 84.161 Chemical properties Cyclohexane is a flammable, non-corrosive liquid. Application of cyclohexane Most cyclohexane goes into the production of intermediates for nylon, which has a variety of common applications such as clothing, tents and carpets as well as thermoplastics. Cyclohexane is also used as a solvent in chemical and industrial processes and recently has been substituted for benzene in many applications. Chevron Phillips Chemi...

Aerodynamics

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Introduction  Aerodynamics is a branch of dynamics that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and with the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids. We can simply define it as Aerodynamics is the study of objects (cars, airplanes, etc.) moving relative to a fluid, such as air. Relevant Properties That Affect the Aerodynamics  There are many factors that affect aerodynamic forces. The Object Geometry has a large effect on the aerodynamic forces generated by an object. Lift and drag depend linearly on the size of the object moving through the air. The cross-sectional shape of an object determines the form drag created by the pressure variation around the object. Motion of the Air Lift and drag are associated with the movement of the rocket through the air, so lift and drag depend on the velocity of the air. Lift and drag actually vary with the square of the relative velocity between the object and the air. The inclination of the object ...