- Sulfur is a
chemically active element and forms many compounds, both by
itself
(sulfides) and in combination with other elements.
- Sulfur is pale
yellow, odorless, brittle solid, which is insoluble in water but soluble
in carbon disulfide. In every state, whether gas, liquid or solid,
elemental sulfur occurs in more than one allotropic form or
modification; these present a confusing multitude of forms whose
relations are not yet fully understood.
- Sulfur is widely
distributed in nature. It is found in many minerals and ores, e.g., iron
pyrites, galena, cinnabar, zinc blende, gypsum, barite, and epsom salts
and in mineral springs and other waters.
- Sulfur is produced
chiefly by the Frasch process , although it is also produced by the
Sicilian method and by other methods.
- In the Frasch
process underground deposits of sulphur are forced to the surface using
superheated water and steam (160°C, 16
atmospheres, to melt the
sulphur) and compressed air (25 atmospheres). This gives molten sulphur
which is allowed to cool in large basins. Purity can reach 99.5%.
- Elemental sulfur is
used in black gunpowder , matches, and fireworks; in the vulcanization
of rubber; as a fungicide, insecticide, and fumigant; in the manufacture
of phosphate fertilizers; and in the treatment of certain skin
diseases.
- The principal use of
sulfur, however, is in the preparation of its compounds.
- It is used to make
sulfite paper and other papers, to fumigate fumigant, and to bleach
dried fruits. The element is a good insulator.
- Sulfur plays a
special role in medicine, where the ability of sulfur is used of
interaction with organic substances of human body
forming sulfides
and penta-carbothionic acid, the presence of which influence
antimicrobial and antiparasitic effects.
- With latest and
increasing phosphate fertilizer capacity in Australia, China, and India,
sulfur demand will increase in these areas at the expense of some
phosphate operations elsewhere, thus relocating sulfur demand rather
than producing new.
- Sulfuric acid
(primarily for fertilizer manufacture) 96 percent; other uses including
production of carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide and
phosphorous
pentasulfide; pulp and paper uses; and rubber vulcanizing, 4 percent.
- Over a half of
sulfur obtained in the world is used for producing sulfuric acid, while
25% of the substance obtained is used at
production of sulfuric
salts (mainly sulfites).
- Production of
recovered elemental sulfur from petroleum refineries will continue its
steady growth, supported by new facilities being installed to
increase refining capacity and the capability of current operations to
handle higher sulfur crude oil.
- Use of sulfur
directly or in compounds as fertilizer is expected to increase, but this
use will be dependent on agricultural
economies and increased
acceptance of the need for sulfur in plant nutrition.
- Sulfur is an
emerging market. Strong Growth is expected in this segment.
- The global sulfur
industry remained divided into two sectors―discretionary and
nondiscretionary.
- Worldwide recovered
sulfur output is expected to increase
significantly in the future.
For the next 2 or 3 years, sulfur
supply and demand is expected to be
reasonably well balanced. |
General Information
- Sulfur -
Natural Occurrence
- Description
- Chemical Fact
Sheet
- Properties
- Sulfur
compounds
- Burning Sulfur
Compounds
- Sulfur
Cycle
- Characteristics
Products
- Sulfur product used to treat acne
- Sodium
Sulphite
- Processed Sulfur
Products
- Sulfur
Products
MSDS
- Brimstone
- Sulfur F
- Low Sulfur
Diesel
- Sulfur
hexafluoride
- Sulfur
(Molten)
- Sulfur
- MSDS -
Sulfur
- Molten
Sulfur
Technology
- The Liquid Redox
Technology
- Processing
Technology
- Sulfur Production
and Emission
- Lithium-Sulfur
Technology
- New technology
removes sulfur from coal
- Sulfur removal
technology
Patent
- Compositions
containing active sulfur
- Control Systems for
Sulfur Process
- Process for the
Disposal of Sulfur
- Process for the
Production of Sulfur
- Method of
Granulation of Sulfur
- Oxa - Organic
Sulfur Compounds , their Preparation and Use
- Sulfur
Process
- Sulfur Production
Process
Manufacturing Process
- Production of
Specialty Chemicals from a Coal Gasification Acid Gas Waste
Stream
- Converting
Hydrogen Sulfide by the Claus Process
- Sulfur
Degasification
- Materials Flow of
Sulfur
- Direct Sulfur
Recovery Process
- Review of Selected
Sulfur Recovery Processes for SNG Production
- Influence of
material choice on cost estimation of some key components of the Sulfur
Iodine thermochemical process
- Sulfur Production
- Amorphous and
Crystalline Sulfur
- Sulfur Recovery
Process Information
Production
- Mineral Industry
Surveys - Oct 2007
- Mineral Industry
Surveys - Nov 2007
- Mineral Industry
Surveys - Dec 2007
- Statistical
Compendium
- Sulfur Production in
2001
- Sulfur Production in
2002
- Sulfur Production in
2003
- Sulfur Production in
2004
- Sulfur Production in
2005
- Sulfur Production in
2006
- Sulfur Production in
2007
- Sulfur Production in
2008
- Consumption in
2003
- Consumption in
2004
- 2005 Minerals
Report
- Sulfur
Statistical Data
Company Profiles
- Company in New
Jersey
- Company in
Georgia
- Company in
Indiana
- Company in
Alabama
- Company in Republic
of Kazakhstan,
- Company
Profile
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Market
- Capturing
Opportunities in a Promising Market
- Sulfur
Demand
- Review of market of
sulfur
- Sulfur Markets to
Carbon Markets
Machinery and Turnkey Providers
- Sulfur
Burner
- Specialty Sulfur
Plant Equipment
- Guidance on Pump
Selection for Sulfurous Acid Generator Systems
- Turnkey
Provider
- Company in
California
- Sulfur Plant Tail
Gas Thermal Oxidizers
- Company in
Canada
- Company in
Deutschland
Project
- An Evaluation of
Sulfur Modified Iron (SMI) for Removing Arsenic from Drinking
Water
- Report on
Electrolyzer Component Development for the Hybrid Sulfur
Project
- Low Sulfur Gasoline
Testing Project
- Zinc-Sulfur
Project
- Project
Overview
Uses
- A Sulfurous Acid
Generator
- Sulfur Applications
Boost Alfalfa Yields
- The Role of Sulfur
in Plant Nutrition
- Sulfur Application
to Corn and Soybean Crops in IOWA
- High Impact Aroma
Chemicals
- Sulfur End Use
Statistics
- The Multi-Use Sulfur
Fertilizer
- Use of Reduced
Sulfur Compounds by Beggiatoa sp.
Consultant
- Consultant in
UK
- Consultant in
London
- Consultant in
Texas
- Consultant
- Consultant in
Florida
- Expert
Safety
Issues
- Initial Assessment
of Sulfur-Iodine Process Safety Issues
- Chemical Profile for SULFUR
- Environmental ,
Health and Safety Issues of Sodium - Sulfur Batteries
- Safety and Health
Topics
- Toxicological
Effects
Suppliers
- Sulfur Manufacturers
and Suppliers
- Companies
Directory
- Suppliers of
Sulfur
- Sulfur
Suppliers
- Suppliers
Catalogue
- Manufacturers of
Sulfur
- German
Suppliers
Reports
- Developments in the
Global Aroma Chemicals Industry
- The Living
Soil
- Global Sulfur Market
to Reach 60 Million Metric Tons by 2010
- World
Outlook for Sulfur Compounds
- Wheat Forage
Response to Tillage and Sulfur Applications
- World Market
for Sublimed or Precipitated Sulfur and Collodoidal
Sulfur
- World
Outlook for Long Tons of Recovered Elemental Sulfur by Weight
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