Sulfur
Sulfur is the chemical element that has the atomic number 16. It is denoted with the symbol S. It is an abundant multivalent non-metal. Sulfur, in its native form, is a yellow crystalline solid. In nature, it can be found as the pure element and as sulfide and sulfate minerals. It is an essential element for life and is found in two amino acids, cysteine and methionine. Its commercial uses are primarily in fertilizers, but it is also widely used in gunpowder, matches, insecticides and fungicides. Elemental sulfur crystals are commonly sought after by mineral collectors for their brightly colored polyhedron shapes.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Atomic number: | 16 |
| Symbol: | S |
| Atomic weight: | 32.064 |
| Boiling Point (C): | 444.6 |
| Melting Point (C): | 119 |
| Density: | 2.07 |
| heatVapor: | 3.01 |
| heatFusion: | .34 |
| Electrical Conductivity: | 1e-23 |
| Thermal Conductivity: | 0.0007 |
| Specific Heat Capacity: | .175 |
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