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Process Flow Diagram Process Description Carboxylation of Ethylene Oxide To B-Propiolactone

The document describes a two-step chemical process involving the carboxylation of ethylene oxide to form B-propiolactone, followed by an acid-catalyzed rearrangement of B-propiolactone to acrylic acid. Process flow diagrams and kinetics are provided for both steps of the chemical reaction.

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Process Flow Diagram Process Description Carboxylation of Ethylene Oxide To B-Propiolactone

The document describes a two-step chemical process involving the carboxylation of ethylene oxide to form B-propiolactone, followed by an acid-catalyzed rearrangement of B-propiolactone to acrylic acid. Process flow diagrams and kinetics are provided for both steps of the chemical reaction.

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Adiel Adrie
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Process Flow Diagram

Process Description

Carboxylation of Ethylene Oxide to B-Propiolactone

Acid catalyzed rearrangement of B-Propiolactone to Acrylic Acid


Process Stream Flow

Carboxylation of Ethylene Oxide to B-Propiolactone stream flow


Acid catalyzed rearrangement of B-Propiolactone to Acrylic Acid stream flow

Kinetics

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