| Origin of Name |
From the Latin word sulfur, meaning brimstone |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
Known to the ancients (referred to as brimstone in the Bible)
In 1777 in France it was determined to be an element |
| Discovered by |
Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is found primarily in volcanic or sedimentary deposits and meterorites.
- It combines with almost all elements.
- It is a poor conductor of electricity.
- It is insoluble in water.
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| Common Uses |
- Matches
- Black gunpowder
- Rubber
- Fungicide
- Fertilizers
- Sulfite paper
- Fumigants
- Dried fruits
- Insulation
- A dietary essential
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