LCA dataset : Sulfur, technology mix

Sulfur, technology mix

Sulphur

Unit：kgActivity Type：Consumption Mix

GWP100

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System boundary

Cradle to Consumer

Identity ID

c097fcda-7184-45ec-861c-bdf951c89f2f

Dataset category

Materials

Associated ID

b63403d0-3576-4988-91bf-396c30ceada8

Included activities starts

The activity starts with the production and import of "Sulphur" in this region.

Included activities ends

The activity ends with providing the "Sulphur" to the consumers of this product. Transportation is included; however, product losses during transport are negligible and therefore not included.

Description

This is a market dataset representing the consumption market in the region. It includes transportation of the product from the factory gate to consumption, with transport services calculated according to the regional transportation conditions for the product.

Activity Description

The production activities of this product are weighted averages of "Sulfur, CEG, coal-based syngas", "Sulfur, Claus process" and "Sulfuric acid, contact process, sulfur".

Process Description

Sulfur, also known as sulphur, is an inorganic substance with a CAS number of 7704-34-9. According to IUPAC nomenclature, it is named as "sulfur" or "sulphur", with the chemical formula S. Sulfur commonly occurs in nature as crystals or lumps, appearing as a yellow solid with a distinctive odor. Under normal environmental conditions, sulfur is a solid and has extensive applications in both industrial and consumer sectors. The following are some major uses of sulfur: ① Agriculture: Sulfur is used as a soil amendment to help regulate soil pH and improve the nutritional value of crops; ② Rubber Industry: Sulfur is a key raw material in rubber production, used in the vulcanization process to enhance the elasticity and durability of rubber; ③ Explosives: When mixed with potassium nitrate and charcoal, sulfur can be used to produce black powder, which is used in military and civilian explosives; ④ Pharmaceuticals: Sulfur serves as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent in certain medications, commonly used in the treatment of skin diseases; ⑤ Chemical Industry: Sulfur is a crucial raw material for manufacturing sulfuric acid, an important industrial chemical used in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and paper. and various other products; ⑥ Metal processing: Sulfur is used in metal processing to produce certain types of metal sulfides, which serve as lubricants and anticorrosive agents; ⑦ Food industry: In certain food processing applications, sulfur is used as a bleaching agent and preservative.

Time period

2022

2026

Geography

China,Yunnan

Macroeconomic value

Business-as-Usual

Data validation

Yes

Technology

Current Technology