Sulfur

Abstract

The element sulfur is one of the most important raw materials of the chemical industry. Its unique characteristics, changes in its production, and methods for its mining and recovery are all described, as is the common terminology used in the industry for sulfur products. A discussion of the various uses for sulfur is presented, including agricultural applications, plastics and other synthetic products, paper products, paints, nonferrous metal production, petroleum refining, iron and steel production, soil and water treatment, animal nutrition, highway construction as an additive or rejuvenator for asphalt, sulfur concrete, sulfur polymer cement, coatings, mortar substitute, foams, and sulfur impregnation.