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Sulfur

Sulfur

 
PHYSICAL DATA

          Atomic Number

          16

          Atomic Weight

          32.066

          Density [ 20°C / 68°F ]

          2.06 g/cm3

          Melting Point

          119 °C

GENERAL INFO
          History

The presence of Sulfur has been know since ancient times.  The name may have a couple of origins.  One is the Sanskrit word "sulvere" and the other is the Latin word "sulphurium".  Both words mean sulfur.

          Uses
  • Used to make sulfuric acid.
  • Used to make gunpowder.
  • Used in the vulcanization of black rubber
FORMS
          Typical
          Pure forms: Sulfur compounds:
  • Sulfur Flour
  • Iron Pyrite (FeS)
  • Sulfates
  • Sulfides (MnS, Na2S)
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