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Sulfur Non-
metal
Solid
Symbol: S
Atomic number: 16
Atomic mass: 32.066
Group: Non-Metal
CAS-number: 7704-34-9
 
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Shells: 2,8,6
Orbitals: [Ne] 3s2 3p4
Electronegativity: 2.4, 2.5
1. Ionization potential: 10.3600 eV
2. Ionization potential: 23.33 eV
3. Ionization potential: 34.83 eV
Oxidation states: 6,4,2,-2
Electrical conductivity: 0.5e-23 10^6
Melting point: 115.21 °C
Boiling point: 444.6 °C
Specific heat: 0.71 J/gK
Heat of fusion: 1.7175 kJ/mol
Heat of vaporization: -- kJ/mol
Thermal conductivity: 0.00269 W/cmK
Atomic radius: 1.09 Å
Ionic radius: 0.29 Å ()
Covalent radius: 1.02 Å
Atomic volume: 15.5 cm³/mol
Density (293 K): 2.07 g/cm³
Crystal structure: Orthorhombic
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Isotopes

NuclideAbundance [%]MassSpinHalflifeDecay modeDecay tree
32S95.0231.97210--stable--
33S0.7632.97143/2--stable--
34S4.2233.96790--stable--
35S034.9693/287.2dBeta-View
36S0.01435.96710--stable--
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Other info

Name origin:Latin: sulphur (brimstone)
Description:Tasteless, odorless, pale yellow, brittle solid. Tenth most abundant element in the universe.
Discovered by:Known to the ancients
Year:--
Place:Unknown
Sources:Found in pure form and in ores like cinnabar, galena, sphalerite and stibnite. Pure form is obtained from undergound deposits by the Frasch process.
Use(s):Used in matches, gunpowder, medicines, rubber and pesticides, dyes and insecticides. Also for making sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
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