Elemental Analysis - Sulfur (S)

Sulfur is the tenth most abundant element in the universe and has been known since ancient times. Sulfur is a component of many common minerals. About 25 percent of the sulfur produced today is recovered as a byproduct of oil refining operations and the extraction of other materials from sulfur-containing ores. Generally, sulfur is obtained from underground deposits found together with salt deposits.

Sulfur is a pale yellow, odorless and fragile element. Most of the sulfur produced is used in the production of sulfuric acid. Each year, large quantities of sulfuric acid are used in fertilizers, lead-acid batteries, and many industrial processes. The most important use of sulfuric acid is the production of phosphoric acid for fertilizer.

Sulfur is also used as an insecticide, in the manufacture of gunpowder, and as a dyestuff.

Sulfur dioxide, which is formed by burning sulfur in air, is used as a bleaching agent, solvent, disinfectant and coolant. When combined with water, sulfur dioxide forms sulfuric acid, a weak acid that is the main component of acid rain.

Sulfur is essential for all living things. It is taken up as sulfate from the soil or seawater by plants and algae.

Sulfur and sulfate are non-toxic. However, carbon disulfide, hydrogen sulfide, and sulfur dioxide are toxic. Hydrogen sulfide is particularly dangerous and can cause death.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also sulfur (S) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.