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HYDROGEN SULFIDE SOLUTION [6 records]

Record 1 2018-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
H2S
formula, see observation
7783-06-4
CAS number
DEF

A colorless, flammable, poisonous gas with an offensive odour of rotten eggs and a sweetish taste which is derived by the action of dilute sulfuric acid on a sulfide, usually iron sulfide, or by direct union of hydrogen and sulfur vapour at a definite temperature and pressure or as a by-product of petroleum refining, and which is used in purification of hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, in precipitating sulfides of metals, as an analytical reagent and a source of sulfur and hydrogen.

OBS

hydrogen sulfide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

PHR

liquefied hydrogen sulfide

PHR

hydrogen sulfide in aqueous solution; hydrogen sulfide gas, hydrogen sulfide solution

OBS

Chemical formula: H2S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H2S
formula, see observation
7783-06-4
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un gaz mortel dégageant une odeur désagréable d'œufs pourris, que l'on obtient par l'action des acides sur certains sulfures métalliques, qui se forme dans les eaux stagnantes, et que l'on utilise dans la lutte contre les rongeurs, les insectes et les champignons parasites des graines.

OBS

sulfure d'hydrogène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «acide sulfhydrique», nom donné au sulfure d'hydrogène en solution aqueuse.

PHR

sulfure d'hydrogène gazeux, sulfure d'hydrogène liquéfié; sulfure d'hydrogène en solution aqueuse

PHR

solution de sulfure d'hydrogène

OBS

Formule chimique : H2S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H2S
formula, see observation
7783-06-4
CAS number
OBS

Gas venenoso, incoloro y de olor a huevos podridos. Se origina en la descomposición de aminoácidos proteicos por bacterias de putrefacción. Tóxico e irritante. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química : H2S

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Record 2 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
As2S5
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a yellow or orange powder which is soluble in nitric acid and alkalies, insoluble in water, decomposes to sulfur and the trisulfide when heated, which is derived by precipitation from arsenic acid in a hydrochloric acid solution with hydrogen sulfide, filtered and then dried, and which is used in paint pigments, light filters and other arsenic compounds.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2S5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2S5
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : As2S5

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
(NH4)2x
formula, see observation
12259-92-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound known only in solution, yellow, unstable, hydrogen sulfide odor, decomposed by acids with evolution of hydrogen sulfide, used as analytical reagent, and as insecticide spray.

OBS

Red ammonium sulfide solution. ... contains about 8% NH3 and 22% sulfur, corresponding to about 30% (NH4)2S3. ... Yellow ammonium sulfide solution ... contains 8-9% NH3 and about the same percentage of sulfur, corresponding to 16-20% as (NH4)2S.

OBS

Chemical formula: (NH4)2x

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(NH4)2x
formula, see observation
12259-92-6
CAS number
OBS

Connu seulement sous forme de solution, jaune, instable, odeur de SH2. Usages : Réactif chimique; insecticide.

OBS

Formule chimique : (NH4)2x

Spanish

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Record 4 2007-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

Aqueous solution of hydrogen sulfide.

OBS

sulfhydric acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Solution aqueuse de sulfure d'hydrogène.

OBS

acide sulfhydrique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
DEF

Ácido dibásico que se obtiene por disolución del sulfuro de hidrógeno en agua.

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Record 5 2004-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

An aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide(a gas at room temperature) which appears under the form of a colorless or pale-yellow liquid, is derived by passing hydrogen with iodine vapor over warm platinum sponge or by the action of iodine on a solution of hydrogen sulfide, and is used in the preparation of iodine salts, in organic preparations, as an analytical reagent, a disinfectant and in pharmaceuticals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Solution aqueuse d'iodure d'hydrogène (voir aussi cette fiche).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Líquido claro; incoloro a amarillento; solución acuosa de ácido yodhídrico, el cual es gaseoso a temperatura ordinaria. Ácido fuerte y agente reductor activo, muy corrosivo. Muy tóxico; fuerte irritante para los ojos y la piel.

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Record 6 2003-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
CONT

The mechanics of MEOR at a molecular level are really quite simple, but must be thoroughly understood to assess both the efficiency and the efficacy of the process. The microbes in MEOR are simply hydrocarbon-utilizing, non-pathogenic microorganisms which are endemic to, and are naturally-occurring in petroleum reservoirs. What this means is, they naturally exist in reservoirs, are safe for plants, animals and humans, and ingest hydrocarbons as a food source which they metabolize. As a result of this "digestive" process, they then excrete bio-products such as alcohols, gases, acids, surfactants and polymers, which because of their origin are all natural and non-toxic.... Changes in the Crude [:] The gases excreted by the microorganisms go immediately into solution in the crude, making it a solution gas drive reservoir once again. The gases, solvents and weak acids cause a reduction in the viscosity and the pour point of the crude, and an increase in its API(or specific) gravity. These three changes cause the oil to be thinner and to flow more freely. Some of the microorganisms inhibit the activity of SRB's, or sulfate-reducing bacteria, which also occur naturally in reservoirs, but cause corrosion in metal parts and produce the deadly H2S(hydrogen sulfide) gas. Changes in the Reservoir Rock [:] The surfactants, acids and solvents clean out the paraffin wax and the heavy crude depositions in the pores of the rock improving the permeability and partially restoring the original porosity of the rock. The polymers help modify the permeability of the rock by reducing the size of the molecules of reservoir fluids, and help prevent and control water-coning problems. The acids, solvents, alcohols and surfactants remove metal traces from the poral throats of the rock, helping to restore the original porosity and permeability of the reservoir rock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
CONT

L'utilisation des techniques de recombinaison de l'ADN pourrait conduire également à la mise au point de micro-organismes améliorés destinés à être injectés directement dans les puits de pétrole. Pour qu'un micro-organisme soit commercialement utilisable, il doit être à même de survivre dans les conditions sévères de température, de salinité et de pression. Une fois dans le puits, le micro-organisme produirait soit un gaz pour remettre le puits sous pression, soit des agents tensio-actifs ou des émulsifiants pour diminuer la viscosité du pétrole. L'utilisation des techniques de recombinaison de l'ADN pourrait contribuer à accroître de façon significative les réserves mondiales récupérables de pétrole.

Spanish

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