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sulfur (mineral)


Identification code: 300011156




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  • brimstone
  • S

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Orthorhombic mineral of the native element sulfur, having symbol S and atomic number 16. It is found abundantly in volcanic regions, occurring as a brittle crystalline solid, widely distributed in combination with metals and other substances. It has been used as molten to create small objects and as a gap-filler, for bleaching wood pulp, straw, wool, silk, felt, and linen, for vulcanizing rubber, for making gunpowder, and in the manufacture of sulfa drugs, insecticides, plastic, enamels, and dyes.

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