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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 is the temperature at which superheated water is injected into the sulfur deposit in the Frasch process?
What is the temperature at which superheated water is injected into the sulfur deposit in the Frasch process?
What is the melting point of sulfur?
What is the melting point of sulfur?
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What is the primary use of approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced?
What is the primary use of approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced?
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Study Notes
Sulfuric Acid and Sulfur Production
- The largest single use of sulfuric acid is in the production of fertilizers.
Sulfur Deposits
- Underground deposits of sulfur associated with salt domes are found in the Gulf Coast region of the United States and in Eastern Europe.
Frasch Process
- In the Frasch process, superheated water is injected into the sulfur deposit at a temperature of 160°C.
Properties of Sulfur
- The melting point of sulfur is 119°C.
Primary Use of Sulfur
- Approximately six-sevenths of all the sulfur produced is used in the production of sulfuric acid, primarily for the manufacturing of fertilizers.
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Test your knowledge on the industrial uses, production, extraction, and properties of sulfur and its compounds in this lecture quiz by Dr. Wael A. Amer.
