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Is sulfur mined or manufactured?

sulfur is an element; it must be mined


Where do you get sulfur from?

sulfur is mined from the earth


Where is sulfur mined?

Sulfur is found near hot springs and volcanic regions


What element is mined using Frasch Process?

sulfur


What is mined in North Dakota?

Coal (lignite), oil, natural gas, construction sands and gravel, and sulfur are mined in North Dakota.


Is sulfur found in Hawaii?

There is some sulfur in Hawaii, as there is wherever there are volcanoes. There is an attraction called the Sulfur Banks in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There has recently been an air quality advisory that there is sulfur dioxide in the air. However, there is not enough sulfur to be commercially mined.


What is sulfur dioxide oxidation?

Sulfur dioxide followed by its hydration is used in the production of sulfuric acid.


What is the process that coal production takes place?

Coal is mined from underground.


What is a mineral or combination of minerals mined for the production of metals?

Metallic ores provide the raw materials for the production of metals.


what is a mineral or a combination of minerals mined for production of metals?

Metallic ores provide the raw materials for the production of metals.


What is another way that sulfur is used?

Sulfur is used in the production of matches, explosives, sulfuric acid, and tires.


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.