Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic, flammable, and corrosive gas. In the petroleum industry, residual fuel oils (heavy fuels used in ships and power plants) can trap H₂S. During storage and transport, temperature changes or agitation can release this gas into the vapor space (headspace) of storage tanks.
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