Used as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment systems, particularly in cooling circuits and metalworking fluids. It forms a protective layer on metal surfaces, preventing oxidation and degradation caused by water and oxygen exposure. Also employed as a stabilizer in some polymer systems due to its ability to scavenge radicals and chelate metal ions that catalyze degradation. Shows potential in electrochemical applications as a component in conductive materials and sensors, leveraging its sulfur-rich structure for electron transfer. Investigated for use in antimicrobial coatings owing to the biocidal properties associated with its thiadiazole groups.