sulfide oxidation

Sulfide oxidation is a natural chemical process where sulfide compounds, like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), react with oxygen to form sulfur compounds such as sulfur dioxide or sulfate. This process typically occurs in environments like soils, water bodies, or industrial settings, and involves oxygen molecules interacting with sulfides, often facilitated by microbes or chemical catalysts. The reaction converts toxic or foul-smelling sulfides into less harmful substances, playing a key role in environmental sulfur cycling and pollution control. Overall, sulfide oxidation helps break down sulfides, reducing their environmental impact and contributing to sulfur balance in nature.