Sulphur Uses & Importance

Sulphur

During the hydrogenation process of refining crude oil, Hydrogen Sulphide is released and converted to elemental sulphur. Most of the sulphur produced is used to make sulfuric acid (H2SO4), carbon disulphide, sulphur dioxide, and phosphorous penta-sulphide. Sulphur comes under Arms and Ammunition Act. The license is issued by District Magistrate for acquiring storage and sale of Sulphur at Domestic market.

Benefits

The purity is 99% Min,
consistent quality

Low Moisture Content in Liquid,
Pellets and Globules,
high moisture content in Pastilles

Low Friability and impact /abrasion
resistance, hence low dust

Lower ash content
in pellets and Globules

High Angle of repose in pellets,
good flow characteristics & good remelt characteristics,
lower handling and transportation losses

Applications

As a Fungicide
and Fumigant

Industrial
Phosphates

Veterinarian Medical Salves

Washing Pulp in the Paper
Industry

Vulcanization of Natural
Rubber

Production of Black
Gunpowder

Creating Caprolactam

Metallurgical
Processing

Adhesives,
Matches

Specifications

PARAMETER	UNIT	SPECIFICATIONS
Colour	-	Bright Yellow
Moisture	% wt	0.5 max
Ash	% wt	0.05 max
Assay (on Dry Basis)	% wt	99.0 min
Carbon	% wt	0.025 max
Purity	% wt	99% min

Forms of Sulphur

GRADE	CHARACTERISTICS	LOGISTICS & STORAGE
Molten	It is in the liquid form	Used in nearby industry where the molten sulphur could be used directly in process. Requires special transportation in Bulk tankers.
Pastilles	Large lumps formed by dropping sulphur in water pits	Has significant amount of moisture and external contaminants. Can be transported in Stake Trucks and stored in open yards.
Formed	Formed as pellets thru Rotoformer or as Globules in a prilling tower	Can be transported in Stake Trucks and stored in open yards.