Molten sulfur is a pale yellow crystalline solid with a faint odor of rotten eggs that is transported as a yellow to red liquid
. It is used as a key component in the production of sulfuric acid, which is used for things such as fertilizer production, as well as in oil refining and paper manufacturing
. Derivatives of sulfur are also used in a range of industries, including dyes, pigments, drugs, explosives, inorganic salts, and detergents
. However, molten sulfur is a hazardous substance that can cause burns if it comes into contact with skin, and it can release a poisonous gas known as hydrogen sulfide if it catches fire
