sulfur [S]

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Introduction

From the Sanskrit sulvere & the Latin sulfur. Known to ancient civilizations.

Occurrence

  • found near hot springs, geyers, volcanoes

Characteristics

  • pale, yellow, brittle, nonmetallic element
  • several allotropic forms including yellow orthorhombic crystals

Uses

Laboratory

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Component of

References

  1. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, Miriam- Webster Inc. Springfield, MA 1990
  2. Chemical & Engineering News, Sept 8, 2003

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