Sulfur Major physical properties Classification Nonmetal Melting point

Sulfur

Major physical properties • • Classification: Non-metal Melting point: 112. 8 C Boiling point: 444. 6 C Colour: Yellow coloured lumps, crystals, powder, or formed shape • Odour: Odourless, or faint odour of rotten eggs if not 100% pure

Major chemical properties • Sulfur reacts when mixed with saltpetre and charcoal (reaction of gunpowder) • The on the next slide shows the result from burning a mixture of zinc metal powder and sulphur.

The discovery of Sulfur • The discoverer of Sulfur is unknown; however it has been documented that Sulfur has been used since ancient times. • Sulfur is obtained naturally salt domes" along the Gulf Coast of the USA.

Current uses • Sulfur is used in Epsom salts, gunpowder, some medicines and matches.

Interesting facts • Sulphur is found in meteorites, volcanoes and hot springs • Jupiter's moon Io owes its colours to various forms of sulphur. • It is a reactive element that given favourable circumstances combines with all other elements. • It’s a non-metal, belonging to the Chalcogen group

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