Sulfur

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: S
Atomic Number: 16
Atomic weight: 32.06u
Melting Point: 388.36K
Boiling Point: 717.75K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 16
Number of Neutrons: 16
Classification: Non-metal
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density 2.07g/mL
Color: yellow
Bonding radius: 1.02A
Atomic radius: 1.09A
Ionization Potential: 10.36V
Electronegativity: 2.58
Heat of vaporization: kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 1.7175kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.71J/gK
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s23p3



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
S32 Stable
S33 Stable
S34 Stable
S35 87.2 days
S36 Stable


Facts

Date of Discovery: Ancients
Discoverer:
Uses: Second most abundant element. Found in clay, granite, quartz, sand
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Related Links

Sulfotech Research An institution that performs research on processes that involve Sulfur and Hydrogen