Applications of Sulfide powder Sulfide powders are widely used in industrial field. Molybdenum disulfide is a catalyst in organic synthesis. Since sulfur-containing organic compounds such as thiophene poison the common hydrogenation catalyst, molybdenum disulfide can be used to catalyze the hydrogenation reaction of sulfur-containing organic substances. Cadmium sulfide can be used to make photo-voltaic cells. Lead sulfide is used to make infrared sensors.