![Eine Fläche von rund 64.000 Quadratmetern - das entspricht 13 Fußballfeldern - umfasst der Steamcracker II, die größte einzelne Anlage am Standort Ludwigshafen der BASF. Der Cracker ist auch das "Herzstück" der Verbundproduktion. Seit 1981 ist dieser Gigant in Betrieb und spaltet unter Zusatz von Wasserdampf bei etwa 850 Grad Celsius Rohbenzin auf. Dabei entstehen im wesentlichen Ethylen und Propylen, beides unverzichtbare Grundstoffe für die Herstellung vieler Produkte in Ludwigshafen. Abdruck honorarfrei. Copyright by BASF.
Steam cracker II, the largest individual plant at BASF's Ludwigshafen site, covers a surface area of about 64,000 square meters, which is about the size of 13 soccer fields. The steam cracker is also the heart of BASF's Verbund production strategy. This giant plant has been operating since 1981 and uses steam to crack naphtha at about 850°C [1,562°F]. This process leads primarily to ethylene and propylene, both indispensable feedstocks for manufacturing numerous products in Ludwigshafen.Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF.](/api/imaging/focalarea/33x10/2560x/dam/jcr%3A5e426a91-534f-3741-b602-55a476901c9a/Verbund_at_night.jpg "Eine Fläche von rund 64.000 Quadratmetern - das entspricht 13 Fußballfeldern - umfasst der Steamcracker II, die größte einzelne Anlage am Standort Ludwigshafen der BASF. Der Cracker ist auch das \"Herzstück\" der Verbundproduktion. Seit 1981 ist dieser Gigant in Betrieb und spaltet unter Zusatz von Wasserdampf bei etwa 850 Grad Celsius Rohbenzin auf. Dabei entstehen im wesentlichen Ethylen und Propylen, beides unverzichtbare Grundstoffe für die Herstellung vieler Produkte in Ludwigshafen. Abdruck honorarfrei. Copyright by BASF.
Steam cracker II, the largest individual plant at BASF's Ludwigshafen site, covers a surface area of about 64,000 square meters, which is about the size of 13 soccer fields. The steam cracker is also the heart of BASF's Verbund production strategy. This giant plant has been operating since 1981 and uses steam to crack naphtha at about 850°C [1,562°F]. This process leads primarily to ethylene and propylene, both indispensable feedstocks for manufacturing numerous products in Ludwigshafen.Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF.")
Performance Polymers
Workable coating
Workable polyurea coating is a solvent free, pigmented or transparent, quick drying 2-component coating for horizontal and vertical surfaces. The workable coating has a low viscosity and is extremely easy to apply with a roller.
The workable polyurea coating can be applied to surfaces under mechanical load or subjected to chemicals, consisting of concrete, cement mortar screeds, steel, etc. In cured condition, the material is extremely resistant against chemicals such as (diluted) acids, caustic solutions, various oils, solvents, etc. Workable polyurea coating can be used in applications such as emergency containers, battery storage compartments, forklift truck service stands, and all other locations in the chemical and food industry that require floors with high chemical resistance.
Workable Coating
When subjected to ultraviolet light, the material will not discolour and will remain flexible. In order to achieve thicker layers, in combination with an anti-slip effect if necessary, the first layer of workable polyurea coating can be filled with a special filler material. This mixture can then be applied with a spreading knife. This layer should be scattered full and filled, and topped with a (filled) roll coating once hardened.
Material type:
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2-component pigmented polyurea coating
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does not contain solvents
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extremely short through-hardening time
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remains flexible
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can withstand mechanical load or chemicals
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intended for special filler material
Processing time
The processing time for workable polyurea coating is approximately 10 to 15 minutes at a temperature of 20°C. Can be walked on 30 to 45 minutes after applying the coating.
The processing and hardening time depend on the following factors:
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material temperature
- subsurface temperature
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coating layer thickness