Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
6536754cd7594c309070aa4dd5af0b42
Materials
Associated ID
887418f6-9bcf-4adb-9288-40e4391ef005
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Description
The sulfur concentrate has a grade of 41% and can be used as a chemical raw material for the production of sulfuric acid and fertilizers. This dataset includes major primary and auxiliary materials, energy inputs, water emissions, air emissions, and waste generated during the production process. It also accounts for backfilling, wastewater treatment, and tailings disposal. Infrastructure such as production equipment and plant construction is not included within the system boundary of the dataset. The life cycle inventory is compiled from data derived from multiple sources. Sulfur concentrate is a co-product in the lead-zinc ore mining and beneficiation process for producing lead concentrate. The technological process includes mining, crushing, grinding, washing, screening, and mineral separation.
Activity Description
Sulfur concentrate is a by-product generated during the lead-zinc ore mining and processing to produce lead concentrate. The process flow includes mining, crushing, grinding, washing, screening, and mineral separation processes.
Process Description
Sulfur concentrate is a mineral ore containing a high concentration of sulfur, typically used in the production of sulfuric acid, fertilizers, and other chemicals. The main components of sulfur concentrate include metallic elements such as copper, iron, zinc, nickel, and molybdenum, as well as sulfides, oxides, and other impurities. The sulfur grade of this concentrate is 41%.
Time period
2017
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology