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| − | The residual liquor after crystallization and separation of | + | The residual liquor after crystallization and separation of sugar crystals from the cane or beet juice, usually shipped in bulk in tanks and requiring heating on discharge to allow pumping out. <br><br> |
Excessive heating will cause deterioration. The further manufacturing process will eliminate minor contaminations but salt water with molasses produces a corrosive compound which could affect steelwork structures if not thoroughly washed down with fresh water.<br><br> | Excessive heating will cause deterioration. The further manufacturing process will eliminate minor contaminations but salt water with molasses produces a corrosive compound which could affect steelwork structures if not thoroughly washed down with fresh water.<br><br> | ||
<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | ||
[[Category:Other organic material]] | [[Category:Other organic material]] | ||
[[Category:Products]] | [[Category:Products]] | ||
Revision as of 15:55, 17 April 2012
| Infobox on Molasses | |
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| Example of Molasses |  |
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| Origin | - |
| Stowage factor (in m3/t) | - |
| Humidity / moisture | - |
| Ventilation | - |
| Risk factors | - |
Molasses
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Description
The residual liquor after crystallization and separation of sugar crystals from the cane or beet juice, usually shipped in bulk in tanks and requiring heating on discharge to allow pumping out.
Excessive heating will cause deterioration. The further manufacturing process will eliminate minor contaminations but salt water with molasses produces a corrosive compound which could affect steelwork structures if not thoroughly washed down with fresh water.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.