Chapter 287 (1/2)
Chapter 287 Preparations for the soap factory
Western Territory, Border Town
The a stones purchased from Silver City filled four shi+ps, and had taken several days to unload
Now that there were enough raw materials, the soap enda
The necessary buildings, like the factory and warehouse, had already been set up long ago — the soap factory was located beside the industrial park, next to steaine factory No 2, built in exactly the sa beams, and planks for the walls were all made out of wood, and it had the sa and transportation was placed in the hands of the witches, and the whole construction period ended up being very short
Manufacturing soap needed a series of che stones, which was a natural soda, could be used for this The other raw materials required were also very common, in addition to soda ash, he also needed an enor the milk of lime, or to be more precise, the lime inside the water, it would settle down at the botto it with sodium carbonate, it will react and produce caustic soda, and by adding fat in turn, it will react to produce high-level fatty acid and glycerol While the former product was the soap, the latter was a critical raw material for explosives
Prior toperfumed soap, Roland had already tested this entire chemical reaction process in the castle backyard The basic theory was the same, but if he wanted to expand from the small amount of trial production to start mass production, he still needed to develop a consistent industrial production process and norms But as even more iuide theprocess
This was the reason, he had called the chief alchemist into his office
“Your Highness, you previously asked me to develop a sulfuric acid mass-production system, I believe that I finally found a feasible plan” Kyle Sichi immediately shouted after he had opened the door “However, it will dee amount of lead We will also need a blacksmith who can to make a vessel from the lead I heard that some of your witches could accurately cut metal, one of theing noises; is it possible that I…”
“Of course, just give me a report with the shape and size of the vessel you require, and I will instruct the Witch Alliance tothat he should take a seat, “The reason I called you over today, wasn't to question you about the acid production system Instead, I want to discuss another task with you”
“Your Highness, these days I'm really busy, I don't have the ti his head repeatedly, “The acid e I have to finish at all costs” He paused and then added, “and it is a daunting challenge My disciples are also out of the question; all of the this task, none of them can leave”
“Rest assured, you won't have to lose any time about it,” Roland said comfortably, he took a mouthful of tea before he continued, “It isn't necessary that you transfer any of your beloved disciples to take over, sih”
“What will be their task?”
“To make soap More precisely, to make a cheap version of the perfumed soap which you can buy at the convention market Which with the exception of its scent, provides the sa, washi+ng clothes, as well as cleaning tableware”
“Are you speaking about the saponification reaction mentioned in 'Ele his beard, “The one that uses the reaction of caustic soda and fat to produce alcohol and salt?”
I have to say, hearing standard chemistry tere feeling, especially since I a himself to restrain his smile Instead, he spoke with a deathly earnest expression, “That's right, the saponification reaction, as has been written doithin the ancient book It was because of this foundation that I was able to produce perfumed soap”
“In that case, what do you need est we shi+ft the production to a later date After all, even if your subjects are unable to take a shower for several days it won't cause any probleh if they just soak their clothes, s directly in the river”
“It’s crucial,” the Prince said slowly, stressing each word “To say itsoap is unimportant However, it is the byproduct of the production process that I desperately need right now”