Sulfur: History, Technology, Applications & Industry

by Gerald Kutney

Overview

This attractive volume presents the history, characteristics, and uses for that vibrant yellow element, sulfur. Commercial sulfuric acid production from the early 16th century until today is reviewed, spanning the Ancient and Renaissance periods, the Industrial Age (to which sulfur was vitally important), and the Sulfur War of 1840. The book introduces "the Sulfur Age" and the processes of this period -- such as the Nordhausen, Bell and Leblanc methods --, then goes on to review native sulfur production in Sicily, once a major supplier to the world. Colorful characters abound here, including the Gabelloti, Doppioni, and wine merchants. The focus shifts to Frasch Sulfur production, with a portrait of Herman Frasch, his life and career, and a look at areas touched by his legacy (e.g., Texas, Mexico, Poland and Iraq). Moving to present day, the book presents "recovered" sulfur -- derived from sour gas and oil -- which constitutes 90% of today's elemental sulfur supply, and looks to Canada, a powerhouse supplier of Recovered Sulfur. An entire chapter is devoted to the modern-day sulfur entrepreneur, with a profile of various investors (from the reluctant to the private and institutional), and evaluates the benefits of adopting "revolutionary technologies". Finally, the book forecasts the sulfur industry's future and potential supply sources, such as worldwide oil sands. If you need a single, comprehensive book on sulfur, this is a book for your library.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781895198379
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	01/15/2007
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	0.69(w) x 6.14(h) x 9.21(d)

About the Author

Gerald Kutney obtained his Ph.D. in organosulfur chemistry from the University of Toronto. He worked

Table of Contents

Le Roi du Sol The Sulfur Age Native Sulfur - Sicily Frasch Sulfur û Texas/Louisiana Recovered Sulfur - Alberta Future Sulfur - Oil Sands The Sulfur Entrepreneur References Appendix I. Sulexco Agreements Appendix II. FTC Review of Sulexco Appendix III. Global Sulfur Production

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From the Publisher

This book is a scientific history of sulfur, tracking the technologies, applications, and the industry itself from ancient markets to the current global economy