Sulphur

Sulphur

Elemental sulphur for sulphuric acid production, fertiliser manufacturing and industrial use.

Industrial Commodities

Product Overview

Sulphur is an industrial commodity recovered from oil and gas processing and other sources. A major use is the production of sulphuric acid, which supports phosphate fertiliser manufacture and numerous industrial processes. It sits alongside our energy products as a distinct commodity.

Product Knowledge

Grades & Specification

Commercial specifications describe chemical purity, impurities and physical form. Granular, prilled and other forms have different handling characteristics.

Sulphur: selected specification characteristics
CharacteristicReference BasisProduct Relevance
Sulphur ContentPurity on a stated basisThe test basis distinguishes dry product from as-received material.
MoistureSpecified maximumWater content affects handling and delivered dry product.
Ash & Organic MatterSpecified impurity limitsImpurities influence suitability for downstream processes.
AcidityDefined test basisAcidity is one of the chemical quality characteristics.
Physical FormGranular, prilled or other formProduct form affects storage and material handling.
Particle Size & FinesSize distributionPhysical consistency is relevant to bulk handling and dust.

A specification framework is shown here. No universal purity or current cargo specification is implied; limits relate to the agreed product.

Chemical Quality and Physical Form

Purity is central to sulphur quality, while moisture, particle size and fines influence practical performance in storage and handling. The most useful specification describes both the chemical and physical characteristics.