Sulfur is a brittle, yellow nonmetal that forms multiple allotropes and a wide range of compounds.
Properties of Sulfur | It is insoluble in water, burns to produce sulfur dioxide and forms sulfides and sulfates with many elements.
Uses of Sulfur | Found near volcanic regions and in mineral deposits, sulfur is used in fertilizers, sulfuric acid production and rubber vulcanization.
Isotopes of Sulfur | Stable isotopes include S 32, S 33, S 34 and S 36; sulfur dioxide is an irritant and environmental pollutant requiring emission controls.