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bd965d57-8a3c-4156-bc2a-b6ed60aee185
Materials
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b63403d0-3576-4988-91bf-396c30ceada8
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Description
Sulfur is a key raw material for the production of sulfuric acid and can also be used in vulcanization processes and the production of metal sulfides, black powder, etc. The production activities of this product are derived from a weighted average of the following datasets: "Sulfur, CEG", "Sulfur, Claus process", "Sulfuric acid, contact process, sulfur", "Diesel, vehicle fuel, coal-based", and "Natural gas, coal-based synthesis". If the specific production technology for sulfur is not clearly defined, this dataset may be used. For detailed technical descriptions, system boundaries, and related information, please refer to the various production datasets for sulfur. Infrastructure such as equipment manufacturing and facility construction for production are not included within the system boundary of this dataset.
Activity Description
The production activities of this product are derived from a weighted average of the following datasets: "Sulfur, CEG", "Sulfur, Claus process", "Sulfuric acid, contact process, sulfur", "Diesel, vehicle fuel, coal-based", and "Natural gas, coal-based synthesis".
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
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology