Nation Ford Chemical produces some of the highest quality chemicals in the
world. Our organic reaction capabilities include:
Organic
Reactions
- Acetylation
- Alkylation
- Butylation
- Chloroacetylation
- Catalytic Reduction
- Condensation
- Diazotization/coupling
- Ethylation
- Friedel-Crafts
- Hydrogenation
- Nitration
- Ring Closure
- Sulfonation
- Thiophenylation
We also specialize in hydrogenation, distillation, ice making and flaking using
quality processes and equipment.
Hydrogenation
Our hydrogenation plant is capable of pressure reactions of up to 150 psi and is
expandable to include additional reactors, bulk tanks and other equipment.
Our 3,000-gallon T-304L stainless pressure reactor specifications:
- 150 psi/full vacuum
- 400° F
- 20 hp radial blade agitator
- Sparkler pressure leaf filter, 82 ft2
Flaking
Our processing plant is capable of flaking high melting product for packaging in
bulk bags or fiber drums using our 48"x 40" Blaw Knox Flaker.
Distillation
Nation Ford Chemical Co. employs four batch distillation units. The main
2,000-gallon unit is equipped with a 25 theoretical plate column and is designed
for high vacuum and high temperature settings. The 1,500-gallon unit is designed
for solvent separation and recovery with a 5 theoretical plate column. The plant
also uses two single-stage stills for solvent recovery.
Our 2,000-gallon 316L SS unit specifications:
- 50 psi/full vacuum
- 500° F
- 25 theoretical plate column, 24" diameter
- Hot oil heating/water cooling
- 15 hp agitator
Our 1,500-gallon 316L SS unit specifications:
- 50 psi/full vacuum
- 475° F
- 5 theoretical plate column, 24" diameter
- Steam heating/water cooling
- 15 hp agitator
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