About Sodium Sulphide
What is Sodium Sulphide?
Sodium sulfide (Na2S) is an inorganic compound composed of sodium cations (Na+) and sulfide anions (S2-). It is a yellow or colorless solid with a strong odor resembling rotten eggs. Sodium sulfide is highly soluble in water and is commonly used in various industrial applications.
Here are some key points about sodium sulfide:
1). Chemical Applications: Sodium sulfide is widely used as a reducing agent and in various chemical reactions. It is utilized in the production of organic chemicals, such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. It can act as a source of sulfide ions in certain reactions and processes.
2). Leather Processing: Similar to sodium hydrosulfide, sodium sulfide is used in the leather industry for the dehairing and tanning processes. It aids in the removal of hair from animal hides and assists in the transformation of raw hides into leather.
3). Mining and Ore Processing: Sodium sulfide is employed in the mining industry as a flotation agent and in ore processing. It can selectively react with certain minerals, making them hydrophobic and facilitating their separation from the ore matrix during the flotation process.
4). Water Treatment: Sodium sulfide is used in some water treatment applications to remove heavy metals from water. It can precipitate and bind with certain metal ions, aiding in their removal from wastewater streams.
5). Safety Considerations: Sodium sulfide is a corrosive compound and can cause skin and eye irritation. It is also toxic if ingested or inhaled in large quantities. Proper safety precautions should be followed when handling sodium sulfide, including wearing protective clothing, using proper ventilation, and following appropriate disposal methods.
It is important to note that sodium sulfide should be used in accordance with industry guidelines and regulatory standards, and safety data sheets should be consulted for specific safety and handling instructions.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.