Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Sulfur ( British spelling Sulphur )
What are the origins of the word Sulfur ?
The name originates from the Latin word 'sulfur' and Middle English 'sulfre' meaning brimstone.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Sulfur ( British spelling Sulphur )
Sulfur is classified as an element in the 'Non-metals' section which can be located in groups 14,15 and 16 of the Periodic Table. Non-metals are not easily able to conduct electricity or heat and do not reflect light . Non-metallic elements are very brittle, and cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets. Non-metallic elements exist, at room temperature, in two of the three states of matter : gases (such as oxygen) and solids (such as carbon).

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Sulfur ( British spelling Sulphur )
The discovery of Sulfur dates back to Antiquity and used by the ancient South Americans, Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.

Occurrence of the element Sulfur ( British spelling Sulphur )
Exists as molecules in the solid state

Common Uses of Sulfur ( British spelling Sulphur )
Insecticides
Pharmaceuticals
Matches
Gunpowder
Fireworks
Production of sulfuric acid
Batteries
Detergents
Sulphur dioxide

The Properties of the Element Sulfur

Name of Element : Sulfur ( Sulphur)
Symbol of Element : S
Atomic Number of Sulfur : 16
Atomic Mass: 32.066 amu
Melting Point: 112.8 °C - 385.95 °K
Boiling Point: 444.6 °C - 717.75 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Sulfur : 16
Number of Neutrons in Sulfur : 16
Crystal Structure: Rhombic - monoclinic
Density @ 293 K: 2.07 g/cm3
Color of Sulfur : yellow