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{{Element | {{Element | ||
| name=Sulfur or sulphur | | name=Sulfur or sulphur | ||
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| date=Known from ancient times | | date=Known from ancient times | ||
| origname=From the Latin word ''sulphurium'' (brimstone) | | origname=From the Latin word ''sulphurium'' (brimstone) | ||
| − | | uses=Matches, gunpowder, medicines | + | | uses=Matches, gunpowder, medicines |
| obtained=Naturally | | obtained=Naturally | ||
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| − | '''Sulfur''' is the 16th element of the periodic table. It is a solid nonmetal that makes up part of the Earth's crust, and is a part of [[gunpowder]] and batteries. | + | '''Sulfur''' is the 16th element of the [[periodic table]]. It is a solid [[nonmetal]] that makes up part of the Earth's crust, and is a part of [[gunpowder]] and batteries. |
| − | The name comes from the [[Latin]] word ''sulphurium'', which means brimstone <ref>http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/S.html</ref> | + | The name comes from the [[Latin]] word ''sulphurium'', which means brimstone.<ref>http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/S.html</ref> 'Brimstone' is an ancient word for sulfur (it is often found round the rim of volcanic vents), and occurs in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In [[Genesis]] 19, God destroys [[Sodom]] and [[Gomorrah]] with 'fire and brimstone', and brimstone has traditionally been associated with [[Hell]] and the [[Devil]]. |
| − | Elemental yellow sulfur itself is almost odorless, but many sulfur compounds have strong odors. [[Hydrogen sulfide]] has the offensive odor of rotten eggs. The mercaptan family of compounds that give [[skunk]]s their odor, and which are deliberately added to natural gas because they can be detected in extremely low concentrations, are organic sulfur compounds, as is the compounds that give garlic and onions their smell | + | Elemental yellow sulfur itself is almost odorless, but many sulfur compounds have strong odors. [[Hydrogen sulfide]] has the offensive odor of rotten eggs. The mercaptan family of compounds that give [[skunk]]s their odor, and which are deliberately added to natural gas because they can be detected in extremely low concentrations, are organic sulfur compounds, as is the compounds that give garlic and onions their smell. |
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| + | Image:Sulfur2.jpg|'''Sulfur crystals''' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:53, July 13, 2016
Sulfur is the 16th element of the periodic table. It is a solid nonmetal that makes up part of the Earth's crust, and is a part of gunpowder and batteries.
| Sulfur or sulphur | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | S |
| Atomic number | 16 |
| Classification | Non-metal |
| Atomic mass | 32.1 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | Known from ancient times |
| Name origin | From the Latin word sulphurium (brimstone) |
| Uses | Matches, gunpowder, medicines |
| Obtained from | Naturally |
The name comes from the Latin word sulphurium, which means brimstone.[1] 'Brimstone' is an ancient word for sulfur (it is often found round the rim of volcanic vents), and occurs in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In Genesis 19, God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah with 'fire and brimstone', and brimstone has traditionally been associated with Hell and the Devil.
Elemental yellow sulfur itself is almost odorless, but many sulfur compounds have strong odors. Hydrogen sulfide has the offensive odor of rotten eggs. The mercaptan family of compounds that give skunks their odor, and which are deliberately added to natural gas because they can be detected in extremely low concentrations, are organic sulfur compounds, as is the compounds that give garlic and onions their smell.
Gallery
Sulfur crystals
