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[Chemical Knowledge]:Different sulfur: What is the difference between insoluble sulfur and sulfur?

In daily life, people often hear all kinds of information about sulfur, and the most common form is sulfur. But in fact, in addition to sulfur, there is a substance called insoluble sulfur, I believe many people do not know. So, what is the difference between insoluble sulfur and sulfur? In the next content, we will come for you one by one.

let us introduce insoluble sulfur. Insoluble sulfur, also known as organic sulfur, refers to the sulfur element in the form of organic compounds in minerals such as petroleum and coal. Insoluble sulfur is not soluble in bituminous alcohols in petroleum or coal and is therefore also referred to as non-volatile sulfur. Sulfur, on the other hand, is a yellow non-metallic element, a common compound in nature, and an important industrial raw material. Its chemical symbol is S, it is acidic at room temperature and has a special smell.

insoluble sulfur and sulfur are very different in physical properties. Insoluble sulfur is generally black or dark brown, with rotten egg smell. Its main components are organic sulfur compounds, commonly found in coal mines and petroleum. The sulfur is a yellow crystal, very easy to burn, heated to a certain temperature can burn and release a pungent smell and toxic gases. Sulfur is widely used in industry, for the manufacture of sulfuric acid, fertilizer and other products.

In addition, the chemical properties of insoluble sulfur and sulfur are different. Insoluble sulfur is mainly found in natural minerals, generally in the form of organic compounds. Sulfur is a simple substance, the chemical properties are more active, easy to react with other elements, often used as an oxidant, reducing agent and so on.

In industry and production, insoluble sulfur and sulfur also have different uses. Insoluble sulfur is mainly used in the processing and refining of oil and coal, which can improve the combustion performance and oxidation resistance of fuel. Sulfur can be used as an important raw material in the pharmaceutical, pesticide and rubber industries, and can also be used to produce chemical substances such as hydrogen sulfide and thiosulfate.

To sum up, although insoluble sulfur and sulfur are both sulfur compounds, they are different in physical properties, chemical properties and uses. Understanding the difference between these two substances will help us to better apply them, and it can also better protect the environment and human health. I hope this article can bring some help to readers, so that we can have a deeper understanding of the two mysterious chemical elements of insoluble sulfur and sulfur.

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