What is hydrogen sulfide?

• Hydrogen sulfide gas has a very strong odor similar to rotten eggs.
• Hydrogen sulfide, or sulfide ion, acts as a catalyst in the absorption of hydrogen on the surface of metals, leading to the rapid brittleness of metals.
• In areas where the air is not flowing, leaking very small amounts of hydrogen sulfide can be very dangerous.
• If hydrogen sulfide comes in contact with any part of the body or eyes, be sure to rinse the area with plenty of clean water for 15 minutes.

Available grades:

• Hydrogen sulfide is present only in the liquid phase with a purity of %99.5 and %99.99.

Tanks and maintenance:

• A group of cylinders is suitable for charging hydrogen sulfide.
• The maximum weight of the cylinder charge is %62.5 of the weight of the cylinder intake.
• Hydrogen sulfide is also transported and stored in special tanks in bulk.

Compatible and incompatible materials:

1. Anhydrous hydrogen sulfide under pressure and ambient temperature are compatible with carbon steel and ferrous iron.
2. Hydrogen sulfide itself isn’t corrosive to Steel.
3. Substances such as impurities, pH, specific abrasion conditions, or mechanical and thermal stresses on metals can cause severe corrosion.
4. Teflon, VITON, and KEL-F are polymers compatible with hydrogen sulfide.