Atomic Mass S (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Sulfur. But how do we know how much does a S atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say S, we can open any periodic table and search for Sulfur.

In the case of Sulfur the answer is 32,066. However there is a lot of funny facts about Sulfur that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Sulfur Overview

S Atomic Mass

32,066

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

S (Sulfur)

Name Origin

Latin: sulphur (brimstone).

Description

Tasteless, odorless, pale yellow, brittle solid. Tenth most abundant element in the universe.

Atomic Number

16

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Uses

Used in matches, gunpowder, medicines, rubber and pesticides, dyes and insecticides. Also for making sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

Sources

Found in pure form and in ores like cinnabar, galena, sphalerite and stibnite. Pure form is obtained from undergound deposits by the Frasch process.

Want to learn more details and data about Sulfur (S)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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