For all of the semiconductor industry’s legendary reputation for cleanliness, the actual processes that go into making chips use some of the nastiest stuff imaginable. Silicon oxide is comes from ...
The safety of hydrofluoric acid (HF) catalyzed alkylation and the banning of HF units have focused the attention of refiners on an important process. Refiners held a lengthy discussion of process and ...
Alkylate is in short supply in the US. The renewable fuels standard (RFS) mandates the use of ethanol in gasoline. The high vapor pressure of ethanol requires a reduction in other light gasoline ...