Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides; fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates; silicates; borates; perborates

CPC v2.1 Code: 3427

About cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides; fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates; silicates; borates; perborates

cpc code 3427 covers a diverse range of chemical compounds that have a wide variety of industrial applications. These substances are essential in the production of various products, from pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals to glass and ceramics. The global market for these chemicals is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by increasing demand from various end-use industries and the need for sustainable and efficient production processes.

Production process

The production of the chemicals covered under cpc code 3427 typically involves a combination of chemical synthesis and purification techniques. Cyanides, for example, are often produced through the reaction of ammonia and carbon monoxide, while silicates are commonly manufactured by fusing silicon dioxide with various metal oxides. Borates, on the other hand, are typically extracted from natural mineral deposits and then processed to meet specific purity and composition requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under cpc code 3427 include a variety of raw materials, such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, silicon dioxide, and various metal oxides. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and filtration systems, are necessary for the various synthesis and purification processes. Energy, in the form of heat or electricity, is also a crucial input for these industries.

Production outputs

The chemicals produced under cpc code 3427 have a wide range of applications and are used as inputs for various other industries. Cyanides, for example, are used in the production of 3811 Pesticides and other agrochemical products, while silicates are used in the manufacture of 3699 Other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c., such as glass and ceramics. Borates, on the other hand, are used in the production of 2011 Basic chemicals, 2013 Plastics in primary forms, and 2014 Synthetic rubber in primary forms.

Family tree for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides; fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates; silicates; borates; perborates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/342'>342: Basic inorganic chemicals n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3427'>3427: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides; fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates; silicates; borates; perborates</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3421'>3421: Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and rare gases; inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3422'>3422: Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide; chromium oxides and hydroxides; manganese oxides; iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours; cobalt oxides and hydroxides; titanium oxides; lead oxides; red lead and orange lead; inorganic bases n.e.c.; metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides n.e.c., except of mercury</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3423'>3423: Chemical elements n.e.c.; inorganic acids; inorganic oxygen compounds of boron, silicon and carbon; halogen or sulphur compounds of non-metals; sodium hydroxide; hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium; aluminium hydroxide; hydrozine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3424'>3424: Phosphates of triammonium; salts and peroxysalts of inorganic acids and metals n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3425'>3425: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids; colloidal precious metals and compounds thereof; inorganic and organic compounds of mercury; other inorganic chemicals n.e.c.; compressed air; amalgams</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3426'>3426: Isotopes n.e.c. and compounds thereof (including heavy water)</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3428'>3428: Hydrogen peroxide; phosphides; carbides; hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3429'>3429: Compounds of rare earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium</a>"]

    D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34270'>34270: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides; fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates; silicates; borates; perborates</a>"]


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