After the establishment of the Academy of Sciences was completed, Li Xin invited these people to stay for dinner.

After the meal, Li Xin kept the few people from the Chemical Engineering Institute behind.

Li Xin was very concerned about the fundamentals of chemical engineering.

"Yang Jintian, Song Qiuming, Zheng Chuanjiang,"

Looking at the three people in front of him, Li Xin asked with a smile, "I heard that the Chemical Research Institute has made great progress recently! The three acids and two alkalis have already entered the mass production stage?"

"His Majesty,"

Yang Jintian replied, "The three acids and two alkalis have indeed passed the laboratory production tests, and the method for mass production has also been planned. In Dongning, we are preparing to set up a production workshop. However, the freezing weather has delayed the production process. It is expected that construction can officially begin after the New Year."

"oh."

Li Xin nodded slightly.

Li Xin was naturally very clear about the conditions in Dongning.

The fact that four or five months of the year are extremely cold is indeed a constraint on industrial development.

But things are different now; Dongning is no longer the Dongning it used to be!

Li Xin has now led his army into the capital.

Some industrial facilities can naturally be relocated and built elsewhere.

Thinking it over, Li Xin instructed, "Yang Jintian, the natural conditions in Dongning are somewhat harsh. However, chemical products such as acids and alkalis still require favorable natural conditions. Since the production workshop in Dongning hasn't officially started construction yet, let's not build it for now. Let's find an area in Jinghai to build a new production workshop."

Jinghai is located by the sea, and there is a large salt field nearby, which has been a salt-producing area since ancient times. Establishing a chemical workshop here would be conveniently close to the raw material production area.

While producing salt, we can also produce other chemical byproducts, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

"Yang Jintian, plan ahead for the workers from Dongning to move here after spring!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Yang Jintian quickly agreed.

The three acids and two bases are the foundation of chemical engineering.

It has now entered the mass production stage, and it can also be produced together with table salt, which is a win-win situation.

As far as I can remember, Hou Debang's Hou's alkali production method in later generations involved a chemical reaction between salt, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water to produce soda ash, with ammonium chloride as a byproduct.

Soda ash is a basic chemical raw material with a wide range of uses and large consumption.

Ammonium chloride, on the other hand, is an agricultural fertilizer!

Thinking it over, Li Xin decided to look for the Hou's alkali production method in the field of intelligent technology, compile it into a booklet, and hand it over to Yang Jintian.

Besides the three acids and two bases, the chemical industry is also researching products such as mercury fulminate, nitration, and glycerol.

These products are for military use.

It is also one of the chemical products that Li Xin is most concerned about.

Song Qiuming from the Chemical Engineering Institute is in charge of research on mercury fulminate, nitration, and glycerol.

Li Xin turned to look at Song Qiuming and asked, "Song Qiuming, how's your research going?"

"Reply to Your Majesty,"

Song Qiuming replied respectfully, "After obtaining the three acids and two bases, I also began to test the production of mercury fulminate, nitrate, and glycerol according to the instructions in the chemistry handbook. We have already successfully produced them in the laboratory."

However, as the chemistry handbook states, nitrations and glycerols are extremely unstable, and even slight bumps can easily cause violent explosions. Therefore, the laboratory is following the instructions in the chemistry handbook to search for diatomaceous earth to absorb nitrations and glycerols, stabilize the structure, and prevent violent explosions from occurring even with minor impacts.

When we arrived in Beijing, diatomaceous earth had already been found. We should be able to successfully produce it on a trial basis within this timeframe.

However, manufacturing nitrated glycerol is extremely dangerous. We are still researching how to mass-produce it. We expect to begin mass production in the factory next summer.

"This is fine!"

Li Xin nodded. He knew that when Nobel was researching nitration and glycerol in later generations, many members of his family were killed in an explosion.

Now, Li Xin is standing on the shoulders of giants, with a wealth of mature experience, which reduces the risks. The research speed is also much faster than before, avoiding many detours.

Moreover, by following the precautions in the chemistry handbook and strictly adhering to regulations, some explosions are unlikely to occur.

After using diatomaceous earth, the nitration and glycerol structure are stabilized, making it even less likely to explode.

In this way, the high explosive could be successfully developed.

At that time, high explosives can be used for weapons such as grenades, artillery shells, and bullets. Their power will be many times greater than it is now!

"His Majesty,"

Song Qiuming continued, "Besides mercury fulminate and nitrated glycerol, smokeless gunpowder is also being tested. Compared to nitrated glycerol, smokeless gunpowder and nitrocellulose are simpler."

"After the successful testing of nitrocellulose and smokeless gunpowder, we should start mass production as soon as possible."

Li Xin looked at Song Qiuming and said, "Right now, the gunpowder in bullets and shells still produces black flames, a lot of smoke, and little power. After switching to nitrocellulose and smokeless gunpowder, the power will be greatly improved. Also, mercury fulminate, once these are mass-produced, we can manufacture bullets and shells and produce metal-loaded bullets."

"Metal-loaded bullets?"

Song Qiuming was stunned; he wasn't quite clear about these things yet.

However, he knew that His Majesty's concern for these products must mean they were very important.

In particular, the violent explosions of nitration and glycerol were far more powerful than modern bombs and grenades.

After careful consideration, these things are indeed a powerful weapon for improving thunderclap bombs and hand grenades!

"Do it well!"

Looking at the two people in front of him, Li Xin said, "The three acids and two alkalis industry is the foundation of the chemical industry. Not only can it be used in all walks of life, but most importantly, it can produce agricultural fertilizers. With agricultural fertilizers, the yield of crops in farmland can be increased. This is a meritorious deed!"

Song Qiuming, your work is also very important. With new weapons, we can stop war with war, end the chaos of war as soon as possible, and allow the people of Dagan to live a stable and peaceful life.

And you, Zheng Chuanjiang.

Looking at Zheng Chuanjiang, Li Xin said, "The research you are doing is basic chemistry research, such as elements. It seems very simple, but it is the foundation of all chemistry. A tall building starts from the ground up, and what you are doing is the foundation."

If this is done well, teaching students will be much easier.

From now on, all chemistry students in the world will be trained by you.

This is something that will benefit future generations!

Chemical engineering is extremely important!

I will remember your contributions!

When you have achieved success, I will recommend you for credit!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yang Jintian, Song Qiuming, and Zheng Chuanjiang immediately stood up and said solemnly.