Consider the maleic anhydride process shown in Appendix B.5. Estimate the profit margin for this process using the costs of raw materials and products from Table 8.4.

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Table 8.4 Costs of Some Common Chemicals* Chemical Acetaldehyde Acetic Acid Acetone (MMA grade) Acrylic Acid Allyl Chloride Benzene Chlorine Dimethyl Ether Ethanol (190 Proof) Cost ($/kg) 1.003 0.838 1.102 1.918 + 1.80 1.196 0.284 0.841 (2011) 1.138 Typical Shipping Capacity or Basis for Price Railroad Tank Cars Railroad Tank Cars Railroad Tank Cars Railroad Tank Cars F.O.B. Gulf Coast Barge, Gulf Coast Railroad Tank Car Railroad Tank Car Railroad Tank Car