Sulfur
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Sulfur or sulphur is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is abundant, multivalent and nonmetallic. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with a chemical formula S8. Elemental sulfur is a bright yellow, crystalline solid at room temperature.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Sulfur is a bright yellow crystalline solid. It is characterized by its odorous nature, often associated with the smell of rotten eggs, due to the presence of sulfur compounds. Sulfur is multivalent, meaning it has several common oxidation states, including -2, +2, +4 and +6.
Occurrence[edit | edit source]
Sulfur occurs naturally as the pure element (native sulfur) and as sulfide and sulfate minerals. It is an essential element for life and is found in two amino acids, cysteine and methionine.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Sulfur is used in many industries, including the production of sulfuric acid, the world's most produced chemical. It is also used in the vulcanization of rubber, as a fungicide, and as a component in black gunpowder.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of sulfur is rooted in antiquity, with mentions of the element found in the Biblical texts. It was known to the ancients in its native form and was also part of the primitive gunpowder formulation.
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