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The Frasch process is a method to extract sulphur from underground deposits.

Holes are drilled down through the overlying rock into the sulfur deposits. A series of concentric perforated pipes are then inserted into the drill hole. The outer pipes contain superheated steam (usually about 160 °C) which is pumped down into the deposit.


Since the melting point of sulphur is so low (115.21 °C, just a little over the boiling point of water), it readily liquefies. As the sulphur becomes molten, it is removed by pumping air down the central pipe. When the molten sulphur reaches the surface, it is pumped onto wooden blocks where the sulphur again solidifies.


The sulphur obtained by this method is 99.5% pure.

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How do you mine sulfur?

We can obtain sulfur by Frasch Process


What element is mined using Frasch Process?

sulfur


Element that is mined using the frasch process?

Sulfur, Mygrandfather worked in a plant that did the refining end of this work, the Stauffer Chemical company of (then) Bayonne. The Frasch Process was later expanded into other industrial and it is rumored, even medical venues. blad


How is sulfer produced?

The majority of the sulfur produced today is obtained from underground deposits, usually found in conjunction with salt deposits, with a process known as the Frasch process.


How is sulfur mined?

Sulfur is extracted by two main processes: Sicilian and Frasch. Sicilian- powdered sulfur is put on the top of the deposit and ignited. AS it burns the sulfur melts from the heat causing the molten sulfur to flow down the hills. Cool huh? Frasch- uses pipes to heat the sulfur, air compresses it (to foam) and it flows out the pipe.


What mineral is obtained by the frasch process?

Sulphur


How is the element sulfur obtained?

Sulfur is found underground in nature and is extracted by the Frasch process. Three concentric pipes are dug into the sulfur deposits. The outermost pipe contains superheated water, which melts the sulfur. The innermost pipe is filled with hot compressed air, which creates foam and pressure. The resulting sulfur foam is then expelled through the middle pipe.


When did Herman Frasch die?

Herman Frasch died on 1914-05-01.


When was Herman Frasch born?

Herman Frasch was born on 1851-12-25.


What are the advantages of Frasch method?

Following are the advantages of Frasch method: 1. This process is economical because there is no wastage of sulphur. 2. This process does not require requisite building of structures because even used structures can be again used. 3. Sulphur obtained in this process is 99.5 % pure. 4. This process is not very complex to perform and simple to do. 5. This method is cost effective.


How do you separate the mixture of sulfur from charcoal?

by solvent extraction. sulfur can be dissolve in carbon di sulphide solution.


Can you extract sulphur from plants?

Hermen Frasch in 1894 devised a brilliant technique of obtaining sulphur from these deposits. His technique was practical, simple and cost effective. In this process, now called the Frasch process, a system of three concentric pipes is sunk into the earth to reach the sulphur beds (about 300m deep).