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A Sulfide is an inorganic anion of sulfur with the chemical formula S2− or a compound containing one or more S2− ions.  The sulfides created in the fermentation process are generally seen as unwanted by-products as they tend to taste and smell unpleasant.  One of the reasons that most people recommend [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=42214 copper in the vapor path] of a still is to remove these unwanted compounds.
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A Sulfide is an inorganic anion of sulfur with the chemical formula S<sup>2−</sup> or a compound containing one or more S<sup>2−</sup> ions.  The sulfides created in the [[fermentation]] process are generally seen as unwanted by-products as they tend to taste and smell unpleasant.  One of the reasons that most people recommend [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=42214 copper in the vapor path] of a [[still]] is to remove these unwanted compounds.
 
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Sulfide

A Sulfide is an inorganic anion of sulfur with the chemical formula S2− or a compound containing one or more S2− ions. The sulfides created in the fermentation process are generally seen as unwanted by-products as they tend to taste and smell unpleasant. One of the reasons that most people recommend copper in the vapor path of a still is to remove these unwanted compounds.