Sulfur | Name | Sulfur | | Symbol | S | | Atomic Number | 16 | | Atomic Mass | 32.066 atomic mass units | | Number of Protons | 16 | | Number of Neutrons | 16 | | Number of Electrons | 16 | | Melting Point | 112.8° C | | Boiling Point | 444.6° C | | Density | 2.07 grams per cubic centimeter | | Normal Phase | Solid | | Family | Nonmetals | | Period | 3 | | Cost | $24 per 100 grams | | Origin of Name | From the Latin word sulfur, meaning brimstone | | Date and Place of Discovery | Known to the ancients (referred to as brimstone in the Bible) In 1777 in France it was determined to be an element | | Discovered by | Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier | | Common Compounds | - Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
- Ammonium sulfate ([NH4]2[SO4])
- Carbon disulfide (CS2)
| | Interesting facts | - It is found primarily in volcanic or sedimentary deposits and meterorites.
- It combines with almost all elements.
- It is a poor conductor of electricity.
- It is insoluble in water.
| | Common Uses | - Matches
- Black gunpowder
- Rubber
- Fungicide
- Fertilizers
- Sulfite paper
- Fumigants
- Dried fruits
- Insulation
- A dietary essential
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