Under solid (grey), liquid (blue) and vapor states (white) along the equilibrium curves
Critical Point
Triple Point
Calculate a liquid or gas volume or a mass
At boiling point at 1.013 bar
in standard conditions (1,013 bar, 15°C)
Examples of uses of this molecule in Industry and Healthcare
Sulfur dioxide allows to preserve wines from microbes or further oxidation during winemaking.
BeverageSulfur dioxide is used to preserve, fumigate and bleach grain.
FoodSulfur dioxide is used in calibration gas mixtures for petrochemical industry, environmental emission monitoring, industrial hygiene monitors and trace impurity analyzers.
Laboratories & Research CentersSulfur dioxide is used as a flotation depressant for sulfide ores in the mining industry.
Sulfur dioxide is used as an additive to etching gas mixtures.
Electronic componentsSulfur dioxide is used to bleach paper pulp.
Information to safely use this molecule
Pungent and irritating
Recommendations : Air Liquide has gathered data on the compatibility of gases with materials to assist you in evaluating which materials to use for a gas system. Although the information has been compiled from what Air Liquide believes are reliable sources (International Standards: Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas content; Part 1- Metallic materials: ISO11114-1 (March 2012), Part 2 - Non-metallic materials: ISO11114-2 (April 2013), it must be used with extreme caution and engineering judgement. No raw data such as these can cover all conditions of concentration, temperature, humidity, impurities and aeration. It is therefore recommended that this table is only used to identify possible materials for applications at high pressure and ambient temperature. Extensive investigation and testing under the specific conditions of use need to be carried out to validate a material selection for a given application. Contact the regional Air Liquide team for expertise service.
General information
Sulfur dioxide is a noticeable component in the atmosphere, especially following volcanic eruptions.