Desulfurization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003073",
  "term": "Desulfurization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical process aimed at removing sulfur compounds from fuels, industrial gases, or other materials. This treatment reduces the emission of sulfur dioxide, a major air pollutant, when the treated material is combusted or processed. Common methods include hydrodesulfurization for petroleum products and flue gas desulfurization for power plant emissions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "elutriation",
    "froth flotation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2184 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/desulfurization/"
}