SS1 First Term Chemistry Lesson Note – Chemical Industries

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WEEK 9

TOPIC:  CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

CONTENT:

1. Types of Chemical industries
2. Importance of chemicals industries to individuals and the nation
3. Excursion to chemical industries.

PERIOD 1: Types of Chemical industries/divisions

Chemical industry is an industry that uses the principle of chemistry to convert raw materials to useful products.

Factors to be considered in sitting chemical industry

The following factors are to be considered in sitting chemical industry:

1. Nearness to the source of materials
2. Energy (power or fuel) supply
3. Human Resources (Labour Force)
4. Transport Cost
5. Nearness to the market
6. Nearness to A Source of Water
7. Conducive climate.

Chemical industries are easily categories base on the type of products they manufacture. The major chemical industries are listed and explained below:

1. Heavy chemical industries
2. Fine chemical industries
3. Pharmaceutical industries
4. Fertilizer industries
5. Cement industries
6. Plastic industries
7. Ceramic industries
8. Food and Beverages industries
9. Glass industries
10. Metallurgical industries
11. Soaps and Detergents industries
12. Paint industries
13. Cosmetic industries

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