Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 342 Combined Alkali Production Method! Leading the World!

During the Republic of China and even until the beginning of the 21st century, we have always been in the role of a follower in science.

In almost all industrial fields, we cannot do without the help of foreigners.

Many times, for the sake of industrial development, we can only be humble and obtain incomplete technology at a completely unreasonable price.

The Solvay alkali process purchased by Yongli Alkali Factory is a typical example.

The Chinese people spent a lot of money, but still could not buy a complete set of technology.

If it weren't for Hou Debang, we don't know how long we would fall behind in the alkali industry.

But it was precisely because of the emergence of Hou Debang that we were able to truly take the lead in the field of alkali production in that era when the country was on the verge of collapse!
In 1943, the combined alkali production method invented by Hou Debang not only improved the efficiency of alkali production, but also reduced environmental pollution, especially reduced the production cost of soda ash.

Relying on his research on alkali production, Hou Debang greatly promoted the subsequent industrialization of alkali production in my country.

It even became one of the world's leading authorities in the alkali production industry.

This was an unimaginable achievement in the backward China at that time.

The view returns to the office of Yongli Alkali Factory in late August 1930.

Hou Debang stared at the materials handed over by Bao Guowei in a daze. He was a little confused at first, but the more he read the contents of the materials, the more fascinated he became, and the more frightened he became.

“The Solvay process has a very low production efficiency and the waste residue and waste liquid produced are also very difficult to handle.
Although the Cha'an method has solved some disadvantages, the quality of the obtained method is still poor."

"According to my research, the method of producing soda ash can be improved in the following aspects"

Especially when it comes to the method part of the document, Hou Debang was unwilling to miss any word.

He looked over there intently.

“After studying the relevant literature, I made a guess that perhaps the Solvay process could be improved by combining the ammonia-soda process and the synthetic ammonia process to produce two products, ammonium chloride.
The specific method can be expressed as follows: the first step is to pass carbon dioxide into a saturated sodium chloride solution of ammonia water, so that sodium bicarbonate with low solubility precipitates from the solution. The second step is to filter out sodium bicarbonate crystals. NaHCO 3 has poor thermal stability and is easily decomposed by heat.

The idea of ​​this experiment is simple and clear.

It simply takes advantage of the instability of sodium bicarbonate, which decomposes when heated to produce soda ash.

Anyone who has worked as a chemist should know that once you get the formula, it is not difficult to continue researching and preparing it.

But the most difficult thing is that discovering this formula after thousands of experiments is like finding a needle in a haystack.

If it were really easy, Hou Debang's other time and space would not have been officially discovered until after 1940.

For a moment, Hou Debang was filled with shock when he saw this experimental idea. He looked at Bao Guowei in disbelief and said very seriously.

"Bingwen, have you really never studied chemistry? Or is this the result of an experiment by a foreign professor?"

Bao Guowei was stunned for a moment and said.

"At present, only my husband and I know about this experiment. As for the chemistry."

He smiled sheepishly.

"When I was a student, I did some research on chemistry. Recently, when I have free time, I read some foreign papers. Mr. Hou, you should know that it is not difficult for me to obtain some foreign papers."

Bao Guowei became less and less confident as he spoke, and finally concluded.

"During the process of research and analysis, I came up with this idea by chance, but it has not been verified yet, so I specially showed it to you to see if it is useful."

There are some studies.
I had time to watch some.
suddenly.
These words stung Hou Debang's nerves.

For a moment, he felt a tightness in his chest and his head was spinning.

I thought I might as well kill myself with a piece of tofu. How could Bao Guowei, this kid, describe such an astonishing achievement in such a casual way?

Hou Debang had studied it for many days and nights, and he could tell at a glance that this experiment was definitely promising, and in some ways it even coincided with his own research.

He even regretted in his mind why he didn't think of this direction earlier and ended up taking so many detours.

Just one formula may not be able to guarantee complete effectiveness, as various dosages need to be adjusted.

But based on his experience, Hou Debang can guarantee that this experiment has an 80% chance of success.

By then, Yongli Alkali Factory and even the entire Chinese alkali industry will take a leap forward.

As long as the experiment is successful and mass production is achieved, this alkali-making method, which is far superior to previous foreign technologies, will become the best alkali-making technology in the world today!
Seeing that the other party did not respond for a long time, Bao Guowei could not help but wave his palm in front of Hou Debang.

"Mr. Hou? Mr. Hou? What do you think?"

Hou Debang took a deep breath, and all the tiredness in his body seemed to disappear, and his eyes were bright.

He stared at Bao Guowei closely, as if afraid that he would run away, and asked seriously.

"Bingwen, is it true that only you and I know about this experiment, and there is no third person?"

Bao Guowei nodded.

"There is no third person."

This formula had always been hidden in his mind, and he had written it secretly on the train.

There is no chance of leaks.

Hou Debang let out a long sigh of relief, then his eyes became hot and he immediately stood up and spoke.

"Bingwen, let's go to the laboratory and try it now without further delay."

"what?"

Bao Guowei did not expect the other party to be so anxious. He came here for many purposes, and this combined alkali production method was just a drop in the ocean.

But Hou Debang couldn't wait that long. He was eager to verify the correctness of this formula.

This is like a traveler in the desert who suddenly sees an oasis and is eager to get "water".

Bao Guowei had just stood up when Hou Debang rushed out, holding the materials in his hand, looking very anxious.

"Bingwen, come quickly. The laboratory is in the basement. If we do the experiment right away, we can get the results before the evening!"

As soon as he walked out the door, Cao Yanhai said with some surprise.

"Master? What's wrong with Mr. Hou? Are you driving him crazy with debate again?"

Bao Guowei is well-known for his eloquence, and several foolish people have challenged him before.

As soon as he turned around, he seemed to be possessed by a demon.

Cao Yanhai was worried that Bao Guowei had lost his sense of propriety and might drive the factory director crazy. It would be difficult for him to escape from this predicament on someone else's territory!

Bao Guowei was speechless. He kicked Cao Yanhai on the butt and quickly followed Hou Debang to say.

"Stop talking nonsense. Mr. Hou and I are going to do an experiment. You come with me and guard the basement door."

(End of this chapter)