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In the hydrometallurgical extraction of gold, how does coconut-shell activated carbon “adsorb” gold?
In hydrometallurgical gold extraction processes, coconut-shell activated carbon serves as an indispensable, core adsorbent material. Mainstream gold recovery methods—such as carbon-in-pulp (CIP) ...Read more -
Raw material support drives up activated carbon prices
Coconut shell activated carbon is a black, granular, porous adsorbent material produced from coconut shells through high-temperature carbonization (600–900°C) followed by steam activation. It possesses a specific surface area of 900–1,500 m²/g and is characterized by a highly developed pore str...Read more -
Rising Costs Met with Weak Demand: Propylene Glycol Prices Surge Then Retreat
During the first half of October, propylene glycol prices trended upward with some volatility, supported by rising costs of its upstream feedstock, propylene oxide. However, as downstream demand remained weak and failed to show significant growth, this price increase was driven by costs rather th...Read more -
The formic acid market stabilizes after the holiday.
The domestic market for 85% formic acid has recently exhibited a trend of “continuous decline prior to the holiday, followed by stabilization after the holiday.” As of October 8—the first day back after the break—the benchmark price for 85% formic acid was 13% lower than during the s...Read more -
Domestic butyl acetate prices have recently been hovering at high levels.
The price of butyl acetate has recently risen; on September 24, the price was 1.51% higher than on September 17. Market Analysis: The domestic butyl acetate market has recently continued to operate at high levels. On the supply side, operating rates have dipped slightly; with no significant pres...Read more -
Toluene Prices Rise Then Fall Amidst Cost and Supply-Demand Dynamics
Since September 2026, the domestic toluene market has followed a pattern of rising followed by falling, ultimately closing with a net gain; price fluctuations were driven alternately by crude oil trends and supply-demand expectations. In the first ten days of the month, strong international crude...Read more -
Cost Support Drives Dichloromethane Prices Higher
During the first half of September, the dichloromethane market continued the strong upward trend seen since late August; as of September 15, the mixed price for bulk dichloromethane in the Shandong region had risen by 11.66% compared to the beginning of the month. Analysis of Market Drivers Cost...Read more -
In early September, the price of formic acid was initially stable before rising, subsequently holding steady at a high level.
In early September, the domestic formic acid market exhibited a phased trend characterized by initial stability followed by a rise and subsequent consolidation at high levels; market fluctuations followed a clear pattern, and overall operations remained steady and orderly. At the start of the mo...Read more -
With the peak season for formic acid approaching in September, prices are likely to continue rising.
In August, the domestic 85% mainstream formic acid market generally showed a fluctuating upward trend, initially stabilizing at a low level, then gradually rising in stages, and finally closing steadily at the end of the month. The price bottom rose significantly throughout the month. At the beg...Read more -
Negative factors pressured the price of hydrogen peroxide in August, causing it to fall.
In August, the price of hydrogen peroxide weakened and fell by more than 4%. Reasons for the decline in hydrogen peroxide prices On the supply side: The overall overcapacity situation in the industry remains unchanged. Major plants such as Shandong Luxi and Jin Yimeng maintain high operating rat...Read more -
What is the difference between baking soda and edible alkali?
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) is an inorganic compound, a white powder or fine crystals, odorless, with a salty taste. It is readily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (some sources say it is insoluble), and its aqueous solution is slightly alkaline. It decomposes readily upon heating, s...Read more -
Cost support led to a correction in the price of cyclohexanone in Shandong province.
Cyclohexanone, or Cyclohexanone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₁₀O, belonging to the cyclic ketone class. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a minty and acetone odor. In the vast system of chemical production, cyclohexanone is a highly prevalent organic compound. It ...Read more
