Could Hydrogen Sulfide Improve the Kraft Process?

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The discussion centers on the potential use of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to enhance the Kraft process for lignin depolymerization. It is established that H2S can be produced by treating hydrogen with molten elemental sulfur at approximately 450 °C, which is more energy-efficient compared to the traditional method of producing sodium sulfide from sodium sulfate and carbon. The use of hydrogen sulfide also reduces material requirements, leading to lower shipping costs due to its lighter molecular weight compared to sodium sulfate and carbon.

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I am guessing that just pure hydrogen sulfide, gaseous or liquified under pressure without the sodium, would effect the depolymerization of lignin which is the goal of the Kraft process.

Hydrogen sulfide can be produced by treating hydrogen directly with molten elemental sulfur at about 450 °C, which I am guessing would be a lower temperature for less time, saving energy than the production of sodium sulfide from sodium sulfate and carbon.

Also there would be less materials, saving shipping costs (since one mole of hydrogen sulfide weighs 34 grams and one mole of sodium sulfate weighs 142 grams plus two moles of carbon weighing 24 grams totaling 166 grams.
 

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