Sulphur is a non-metallic chemical element identified by the symbol ‘S’ and atomic number sixteen (16). Sulphur is a valuable commodity and important component of the world economy used to manufacture various products namely fertilizers and other chemicals. Sulphur also is a vital nutrient for crops, animals and human being.
Sulphur is used mainly as a precursor to other chemicals. A great majority of this substance is converted to sulphuric acid. The principal use for sulphuric acid is the extraction of sulphate and phosphate ores for fertilizer manufacturing. Other applications of sulphuric acid include oil refining, wastewater processing, and mineral extraction.