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What is the largest single use of sulfuric acid?
What is the largest single use of sulfuric acid?
Where are underground deposits of sulfur associated with salt domes found?
Where are underground deposits of sulfur associated with salt domes found?
What method is used to extract sulfur from naturally occurring elemental deposits?
What method is used to extract sulfur from naturally occurring elemental deposits?
What temperature is required to inject superheated water into the sulfur deposit for extraction?
What temperature is required to inject superheated water into the sulfur deposit for extraction?
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What is the main use of approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced?
What is the main use of approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced?
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Approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced is converted into sulfuric acid for the largest single use in the manufacture of fertilizers.
Approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced is converted into sulfuric acid for the largest single use in the manufacture of fertilizers.
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Sulfur is not used in making paper, insecticides, fungicides, and numerous other products.
Sulfur is not used in making paper, insecticides, fungicides, and numerous other products.
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Elemental sulfur is not found in volcanic regions as a deposit formed by the emission of hydrogen sulfide.
Elemental sulfur is not found in volcanic regions as a deposit formed by the emission of hydrogen sulfide.
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The Frasch process involves injecting superheated water into the sulfur deposit through the outer pipe to melt the sulfur.
The Frasch process involves injecting superheated water into the sulfur deposit through the outer pipe to melt the sulfur.
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Sulfur's melting point is high, around 200oC.
Sulfur's melting point is high, around 200oC.
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Study Notes
Sulfur Uses
- Approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced is converted into sulfuric acid.
- The largest single use of sulfuric acid is in the manufacture of fertilizers.
- Sulfur is used in the production of insecticides, fungicides, and numerous other products.
- Sulfur is not used in making paper.
Sulfur Extraction
- The Frasch process is used to extract sulfur from naturally occurring elemental deposits.
- Elemental sulfur is not found in volcanic regions as a deposit formed by the emission of hydrogen sulfide.
- The Frasch process involves injecting superheated water into the sulfur deposit through the outer pipe to melt the sulfur.
- The sulfur's melting point is high, around 200°C.
Sulfur Deposits
- Underground deposits of sulfur are associated with salt domes.
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Test your knowledge of sulfur and its compounds in industrial chemistry. Learn about the uses, commercial production, extraction methods, and properties of sulfur.
