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Grinding of sulfur

Crushing with hammer or ball mill

Sulfur, a yellow solid element, is converted into a fine powder using various mechanical processes such as hammer mills or ball mills. Due to its low melting point and the potential explosion hazard from fine sulfur fumes, the use of safety measures is essential. The ground sulfur powder is used as a starting material for the production of sulfuric acid, as a fungicide, and in other industrial applications.

Task size:
50 kg per batch
Final fineness:
10-20 µm
Throughput:
approx. 200 kg/h
Machine:
Hammer or ball mill

Frequently Asked Questions

Sulfur is a chemical element that exists in its pure form as a yellow, solid raw material and is used in numerous industrial sectors, including chemistry, agriculture, and vulcanization. Milling converts sulfur into a fine powder, which allows for optimized processing and dosage in subsequent applications.

  • Ball mills: For uniform fine grinding at controlled temperatures.
  • Hammer or impact mills: The crushing caused by impact forces enables the rapid transition into a fine powder.
  • Vibration or jet mills: These are used when a very homogeneous fine powder is required.

Sulfur has a comparatively low melting and decomposition temperature, which means overheating during grinding must be avoided. Furthermore, fine sulfur dust can become explosive at sufficient concentrations in the air, requiring controlled dust extraction and special safety precautions.

Klaus Ebenauer

Ing. Klaus Ebenauer

info@litechgmbh.com
+43 1 99 717 55

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