S
16 polyatomic nonmetal Generated with AI
Sulfur
Symbol S
Atomic Mass 32.06
Sulfur or sulphur (see spelling differences) is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with chemical formula S8.
Properties
- Phase: Solid
- Density: 2.07 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 388.36 K
- Boiling Point: 717.8 K
Uses
- Gunpowder and other pyrotechnic mixtures
- Sulfuric acid production
- Fertilizers and soil amendments
- Rubber vulcanization
- Matches and insecticides
Extraction Process
Sulfur is collected from native deposits in volcanic or evaporite regions, or recovered by roasting sulfide ores and refining sulfur-containing fossil fuels to capture elemental sulfur.
Extraction / Obtención
Mined from native sulfur near volcanic deposits or recovered from sulfide ores and fossil fuels through roasting and refining.