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Granular Elemental Sulfur

High-purity elemental sulfur for agriculture and industry.

Commercial overview

Contract basis,
clearly defined.

Elemental sulfur is contracted by purity, moisture, ash, acidity, form and size. Agricultural suitability and application rates require soil analysis; industrial sulfur may use tighter impurity requirements.

Reference basisTypical internationally traded reference
Detailed specification

Quality acceptance matrix

Values are commercial reference points—not an offer or automatic guarantee. Use the current official standard and agreed contract schedule for procurement.

ParameterReference requirementTest method / basis
Elemental sulfur99.5% m/m minimum typicalASTM D4239 / agreed method
Moisture0.5% m/m maximum typicalGravimetric
Ash0.05% m/m maximum typical / contractASTM D4574 / agreed method
Acidity as H₂SO₄Contract maximumTitration
Organic matter / carbonContract maximumAgreed method
FormGranule, pastille or lumpVisual
Particle sizeBuyer application specificSieve analysis
ColorBright yellow typicalVisual
Friability / finesHandling specificationAgreed test
ContaminantsFree from foreign matterInspection
StorageDry, ventilated and ignition controlledSafety plan
Applications

Where the product is used

  • Sulfuric acid production
  • Phosphate fertilizer manufacture
  • Soil pH management programs
  • Mining and industrial chemistry
Required documents

Transaction file

  • Certificate of analysis
  • Safety data sheet
  • Certificate of origin
  • Particle-size report
  • Weight and shipping documents
Primary reference

Verify the current edition

Standards are revised over time. Procurement must confirm the current edition and destination law.

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