Sulfur (S)

Atomic Number: 16

Relative Atomic Mass: 32.0655


Electronegativity: 2.58


Atomic Radius (Picometers): 100

Appearance: Yellow


Occurrence: Natural

Melting Point (Kelvin): 388.36

Boiling Point (Kelvin): 717.8 

Stables Isotopes: 32, 33, 34, 36


Discoverer: The Ancients

Properties: Odorless, Tasteless,

First Use: Ointment (3000 BC)

Modern Uses: Fungicide, Fertiliser

Picture Courtesy of Ben Mills


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