Okay, so today was a big day – finally getting my hands dirty with the new chemical processes at the expanded part of the factory. We’re calling it “Factory 1.15 new,” just to keep things straight. I’ve been prepping for this for weeks, reading manuals, double-checking safety protocols… you name it.
First thing this morning, I gathered all my materials. This isn’t like baking a cake; you can’t just run to the store if you forget something. I laid out everything on the workbench: the new catalyst we’re testing, the reactants (all pre-weighed, of course), and a bunch of glassware that looked way too fancy for my liking.
Setting Up the Reaction
- Checked the ventilation system. Twice. No messing around with fumes.
- Connected all the hoses and tubes, making sure everything was airtight. I swear, half the job is just being a glorified plumber.
- Calibrated the sensors. These things are super sensitive, and if they’re off, the whole reaction could go sideways.
Then came the fun part – actually starting the reaction. I added the catalyst slowly, watching the temperature gauge like a hawk. It started to heat up, just like the simulations predicted. A little bit of bubbling, a change in color… it was beautiful, in a nerdy, chemical-reaction kind of way.
I monitored the reaction for the next few hours, taking samples every 30 minutes. I ran these samples through the gas chromatograph – fancy machine, the new one- to see what was happening on a molecular level. It’s like being a detective, trying to figure out what these tiny little molecules are up to.
The data started rolling in, and… it looked good! The new catalyst was working even better than we’d hoped. Higher yield, fewer byproducts – it was a chemist’s dream. I documented everything meticulously, scribbling notes, taking photos, the whole nine yards. Gotta have proof, right?
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I shut down the reaction, carefully neutralized everything, and cleaned up the lab. It’s not glamorous, but it’s part of the job. By the time I clocked out, I was exhausted, but also pretty darn satisfied. Today was a win.
So, that’s a wrap on “chemical part 3 on new factory 1.15 new.” It’s still early days, but the initial results are promising. More experiments to come, of course, but for now, I’m calling it a good day.
