Post on 27-Dec-2015
Acidic fog and precipitation
Ammoniumsulfate
Ammonia
Sulfuric acidWaterSulfur
trioxide
Oxygen
Hydrogen sulfideSulfur dioxide
Volcano
IndustriesDimethyl sulfide
Ocean
Metallicsulfidedeposits
Decaying matter
Animals
Plants
Hydrogen sulfide
Sulfur
Sulfate salts
Sulfuric acid
• H2SO4
• Principal uses include: ore processing• fertilizer processing • Oil refining
Ammonium Sulfate
• (NH4)2SO4
• Made when ammonia reacts with H2SO4
• Uses:• Fertilizer• Agricultural spray- aids for water soluble pesticides
Hydrogen Sulfide
• H2S
• Emitted by volcanoes and hot springs• Remains in atmosphere for 18 hours• Changes into sulfur dioxide
Acidic fog and precipitation
Ammoniumsulfate
Ammonia
Sulfuric acidWaterSulfur
trioxide
Oxygen
Hydrogen sulfideSulfur dioxide
Volcano
IndustriesDimethyl sulfide
Ocean
Metallicsulfidedeposits
Decaying matter
Animals
Plants
Hydrogen sulfide
Sulfur
Sulfate salts
Importance
• Nutrient for organisms• Bacteria oxidize sulfur for energy• Factor for plant productivity
Bibliography
• http://essp.csumb.edu/esse/climate/climatebiogeo.html
• http://www.answers.com/topic/biogeochemical-cycles-1
• http://www.bookrags.com/research/sulfur-cycle-wob/
• http://www.brookscole.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=0495015989&discipline_number=22