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SULFURIC ACID PLANT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Iron and Steel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- red smoke
1, record 1, English, red%20smoke
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brown fumes 2, record 1, English, brown%20fumes
plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
smoke : A phenomenon made up of observable fumes containing gases, solids and liquids. There are several kinds of smoke, the color of which depends on the combustion process causing the smoke. Thus, a coal fire will emit black smoke. A turbine ship whose nozzle might need slight adjustment emits brown smoke. A steel mill emits red smoke. A nitric or sulfuric acid plant might emit yellow smoke. And so it goes. But white smoke is usually not smoke at all, it's steam. 1, record 1, English, - red%20smoke
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The copper-nickel alloy ... was oxidized by a 1:1 nitric acid solution in a fume hood. Then 10 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the copper-nickel solution. The solution was boiled until all of the brown fumes ceased. 2, record 1, English, - red%20smoke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Sidérurgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fumée rousse
1, record 1, French, fum%C3%A9e%20rousse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fumée constituée de fines poussières d'oxyde de fer produites en sidérurgie par les convertisseurs soufflés à l'air suroxygéné. 2, record 1, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20rousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fumées rousses : Cette expression est également utilisée pour les vapeurs nitreuses, bien que l'on préfère dans ce cas le terme de «vapeurs rutilantes». [Voir cette autre fiche.] 2, record 1, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20rousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fumée : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (fumées). 2, record 1, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20rousse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fumées rousses
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flavone
1, record 2, English, flavone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one 2, record 2, English, 2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 3, record 2, English, 2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2D1%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- asmacoril 3, record 2, English, asmacoril
- chromocor 3, record 2, English, chromocor
- cromaril 3, record 2, English, cromaril
- 2-phenylchromone 4, record 2, English, 2%2Dphenylchromone
- phenylchromone 3, record 2, English, phenylchromone
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a group of flavonoid plant pigments existing as colorless needles that is insoluble in water,... melts à 100°C,... fluoresces violet in concentrated sulfuric acid,... can be synthesized, [and] produces ivory and yellow colors in plants and flowers. 5, record 2, English, - flavone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numerous yellow dyestuffs having similar properties are derived from it. 6, record 2, English, - flavone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one: The capital letter "H" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 2, English, - flavone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one: The capital letter "H" must be italicized; CAS name. 2, record 2, English, - flavone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H10O2 7, record 2, English, - flavone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- flavone
1, record 2, French, flavone
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- 2-phényl-4H-chromén-4-one 2, record 2, French, 2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- phényl-6 benzo-1,2 pyrone-4 3, record 2, French, ph%C3%A9nyl%2D6%20benzo%2D1%2C2%20pyrone%2D4
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- phényl-2-chromone 4, record 2, French, ph%C3%A9nyl%2D2%2Dchromone
avoid, feminine noun
- phénylchromone 3, record 2, French, ph%C3%A9nylchromone
avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cétone hétérocyclique [...], support d'un grand nombre de colorants végétaux, [comme l'apigénine et la chrysine.] 5, record 2, French, - flavone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-phényl-4H-chromén-4-one : La lettre majuscule «H» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 2, French, - flavone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H10O2 6, record 2, French, - flavone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biología vegetal
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- flavona
1, record 2, Spanish, flavona
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colorante amarillo que se halla junto a la clorofila y a los carotenoides en las partes verdes de las plantas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - flavona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C15H10O2 3, record 2, Spanish, - flavona
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- black smoke
1, record 3, English, black%20smoke
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Smoke emitted by a coal fire. 2, record 3, English, - black%20smoke
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
smoke : A phenomenon made up of observable fumes containing gases, solids and liquids. There are several kinds of smoke, the color of which depends on the combustion process causing the smoke. Thus, a coal fire will emit black smoke. A turbine ship whose nozzle might need slight adjustment emits brown smoke. A steel mill emits red smoke. A nitric or sulfuric acid plant might emit yellow smoke. And so it goes. But white smoke is usually not smoke at all, it's steam. 3, record 3, English, - black%20smoke
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fumée noire
1, record 3, French, fum%C3%A9e%20noire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle fumée noire les particules de teinte foncée qui sont émises dans l'environnement. Les résultats sont exprimés en microgrammes par mètre cube. 2, record 3, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20noire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
fumée : Suspension dans un gaz des particules solides ou liquides (vapeur d'eau) émises par une source à la suite d'une opération de transformation chimique ou physique, en particulier l'oxydation (combustion) ou de réduction (haut-fourneau) et qui a la propriété de diffuser et d'absorber partiellement la lumière. Les fumées noires désignent la présence de fines particules de carbone (suies, noir de fumée). Les fumées rousses sont constituées de fines poussières d'oxyde de fer produites en sidérurgie par les convertisseurs soufflés à l'air enrichi en oxygène ou à l'oxygène. 3, record 3, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20noire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] la pollution de l'air a été longtemps exprimée en termes de fumées noires, d'anhydrides sulfureux et de poussières [...] 3, record 3, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20noire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fumée : ce terme est souvent utilisé au pluriel («fumées»). 4, record 3, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20noire
Record 3, Key term(s)
- fumées noires
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- humo negro
1, record 3, Spanish, humo%20negro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Humo cuya opacidad es igual o superior a cuatro en la escala de Ringelman [humo producido por partículas de carbón]. 1, record 3, Spanish, - humo%20negro
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-06-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sulphuric acid plant
1, record 4, English, sulphuric%20acid%20plant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sulfur recovery plant 2, record 4, English, sulfur%20recovery%20plant
correct
- acid plant 3, record 4, English, acid%20plant
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inco maintains even today that the stack is an effective long-term solution [to sulphur pollution and] is not a substantial contributor to acid rain. As an alternative means of reducing its sulphur dioxide emission, Inco announced plans in mid-1970 to construct another large sulphuric acid plant. 1, record 4, English, - sulphuric%20acid%20plant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
While seeking this better technology, other options presently being considered include a combination of the following: (1) low sulphur coal, (2) hydrometallurgy, (3) coal gasification, (4) coal scrubbing - reducing the sulphur by washing, (5) acid plants - removing SO2 and converting it to sulphuric acid for various uses. 4, record 4, English, - sulphuric%20acid%20plant
Record 4, Key term(s)
- sulfuric acid plant
- sulphur recovery plant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- usine d'acide sulfurique
1, record 4, French, usine%20d%27acide%20sulfurique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- usine d'acide 2, record 4, French, usine%20d%27acide
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usine, ou section d'une usine, qui assure la récupération de l'anhydride sulfureux afin de réduire ce type d'émissions atmosphériques et qui permet la transformation du soufre en vue de sa commercialisation sous forme d'acide sulfurique. 3, record 4, French, - usine%20d%27acide%20sulfurique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que les tests de laboratoire se soient avérés positifs, des essais ultérieurs à l'échelle industrielle ont démontré que le projet ne parvenait qu'à éliminer 10 p. cent des gaz sulfureux contrairement au procédé classique, qui par la construction d'une usine d'acide sulfurique , parvient à en éliminer 40 p. cent. [...] l'on n'est même pas certain de trouver des débouchés pour l'acide sulfurique que l'on utilise généralement pour la production d'engrais chimique. 4, record 4, French, - usine%20d%27acide%20sulfurique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur cette notion, consulter le cahier de néologie sur les pluies acides (OLFNE 1985 no 40-41). 5, record 4, French, - usine%20d%27acide%20sulfurique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- planta de recuperación de azufre
1, record 4, Spanish, planta%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20de%20azufre
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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