Sulfur
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| Sulfur | |
|---|---|
| S | |
| In situ availability: | good |
| Necessity: | |
| Atomic number: | 16 |
| Atomic mass: | 32.066 |
| group: | 16 |
| period: | 3 |
| normal phase: | Solid |
| series: | Non-metals |
| density: | (alpha) 2.07 g/cm3 (beta) 1.96 g/cm3 |
| melting point: | 388.36K, 115.21°C, 239.38°F |
| boiling point: | 717.8K, 444.6°C, 832.3°F |
| N ← O → F | |
| P ← S → Cl | |
| As ← Se → Br | |
| Atomic radius (pm): | 100 |
| Bohr radius (pm): | 88 |
| Covalent radius (pm): | 102 |
| Van der Waals radius (pm): | 180 |
| ionic radius (pm): | (-2) 184 |
| 1st ion potential (eV): | 10.36 |
| Electron Configuration | |
| 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 | |
| Electrons Per Shell | |
| 2, 8, 6 | |
| Electronegativity: | 2.58 |
| Electron Affinity: | 2.08 |
| Oxidation states: | +/-2, 4, 6 |
| Magnetism: | ? |
| Crystal structure: | Orthorhombic |
Sulfur is a Non-metal in group 16.
It has a Orthorhombic crystalline structure.
This element has 4 stable isotopes: 32, 33, 34, and 36.
Sulfur is availible in lunar soil in significant quantities, with some mare soils containing as much as .27% by weight, and can be obtained by roasting the soil at high temperatures. Several uses have been proposed for lunar sulfur, including rocket propellant, production of sulfuric acid for industrial processes, and the manufacture of sealants[1].
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