From laboratory to industry: scale production and challenges of 1,2-diiodotetrafluoroethane

It is a complex and challenging process for 1,2-diiodotetrafluoroethane to move from laboratory test results to Large-scale industrial production. In this transformation, it is not only necessary to solve the problems caused by technology amplification, but also to deal with multiple challenges in the production process, such as cost control, quality stability and safety management. 

In the laboratory, researchers can accurately control the synthesis of 1,2- diiodotetrafluoroethane through precise instruments and careful operation, and obtain ideal experimental results. However, in industrial production, the rapid expansion of production scale has greatly increased the complexity of the reaction system. The scale-up of reaction equipment is faced with the problem of uneven heat and mass transfer. The uniform reaction conditions in the laboratory are difficult to maintain in the industrial reactor. Local overheating or supercooling may lead to increased side reactions and affect the product quality and yield. For example, in large-scale addition reactions, how to ensure that iodine and tetrafluoroethylene are fully mixed and the reaction heat is removed in time is the key to ensure the smooth progress of the reaction. 

Cost control is also an important challenge for industrial production. The supply stability and price fluctuation of raw materials directly affect the production cost. It is very important to find stable and reasonable raw material suppliers and optimize the procurement and transportation links. At the same time, the energy consumption, equipment maintenance and labor costs in the production process also need to be strictly controlled. By adopting advanced energy-saving technology, automatic production equipment, and optimizing the process flow, the cost can be effectively reduced. In addition, the stable control of product quality and safe production should not be ignored. In industrial production, a perfect quality inspection system should be established to strictly monitor raw materials, intermediate products and finished products to ensure that the product quality meets the standards. Since 1,2-diiodotetrafluoroethane has certain chemical activity and potential danger, it is also necessary to formulate strict safety operation procedures and equip with perfect safety protection facilities to ensure the safety of production personnel and the stable operation of the enterprise. Despite many challenges, with the continuous progress of technology and the accumulation of experience, the large-scale production of 1,2-diiodotetrafluoroethane will gradually achieve efficient, stable and sustainable development.