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Sulfur

Atomic number 16 ยท nonmetal ยท Period 3, Group 16

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16Atomic Number
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32.065Atomic Mass (u)
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nonmetalCategory
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AncientDiscovered by

01 About Sulfur

Known since ancient times as "brimstone." Sulfuric acid is the world's most produced industrial chemical - over 200 million tonnes per year.

02 Physical Properties

State at room temperature๐Ÿชจ Solid
Melting point115.2 ยฐC
Boiling point444.6 ยฐC
Density2.07 g/cmยณ
Atomic mass32.065 u
Electron configuration2,8,6
Period / GroupPeriod 3, Group 16
BlockP-block

03 Discovery

Sulfur has been known since ancient times - its discoverer is recorded as "Ancient".