Glossary S

The Environmental Glossary. Letter S +++ Popular Articles: 'Soil', 'Social Accountability 8000', 'Substance'

Deutsch: Schwefel / Español: Azufre / Português: Enxofre / Français: Soufre / Italiano: Zolfo
Sulfur or sulphur (see spelling differences) is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with chemical formula S8. Elemental sulfur is a bright yellow crystalline solid when at room temperature.

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, smelly gas which can be condensed into a clear liquid; used to make sulfuric acid, bleaching agents, preservatives and refrigerants; a major source of air pollution in industrial areas.

- Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) : A Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is a colorless gas soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water.

Sulfur oxide (SOx) means that these molecules are formed during oxidation reactions involving sulphur and oxygen. E.g.: SO2 emissions are generated primarily from the smelting of ore and fuel combustion.

SOx refers to one or more of the following:

Sulphur in the environmental context refers to a chemical element with the symbol 'S' and atomic number 16. It is a naturally occurring element found in various forms in the environment and is an essential element for life. In environmental discussions, sulphur is often associated with its compounds, particularly sulfur dioxide (SO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health.

In the environmental context, the term 'sun' refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat energy to Earth. The sun plays a crucial role in various environmental processes and has a significant impact on climate, weather patterns, and ecosystems.

Français: Superfund - Superfund

Superfund or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) is a United States federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances as well as broadly define "pollutants or contaminants". Superfund also gives authority to federal natural resource agencies, states and Native American tribes to recover natural resource damages caused by releases of hazardous substances, and it created the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

A Superfund Trust Fund is a public trust fund created with passage of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980 to be used to help pay for the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites.

Supplier in the environment context refers to individuals, organizations, or entities that provide goods, services, or resources related to environmental conservation, sustainability, or management. These suppliers play a crucial role in supporting various initiatives aimed at protecting and preserving the environment. They offer a wide range of products and services, from eco-friendly technologies to consulting and expertise, to help address environmental challenges and promote sustainability.

In the environmental context, "supply" refers to the availability or provision of natural resources, goods, and services necessary for human well-being and the functioning of ecosystems.

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