Sulfur Brief introduction
Sulfur is an essential element for all life and is widely used in biochemical processes such as metabolic reactions. Elemental sulfur is mainly used as a precursor for other chemical substances such as sulfuric acid. Sulfur is increasingly being used as a component of fertilizers. It can also be used as an ingredient in pesticides.
Sulfur Basic information
| Chinese name | 硫磺 | English name | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese alias | 高纯硫;磺黄粉;升华硫;硫;沉降硫; 查看更多中文别名 | English alias | sulphur;sulfur;sulfur atom; |
| CAS | 7704-34-9 | Molecular formula | S8 |
| Molecular weight | 256.52000 | Accurate mass | 255.77700 |
| PSA | 202.40000 | LOGP | 5.18560 |
Sulfur Numbering system
| UNII | 70FD1KFU70 |
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Sulfur Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and characteristics:
Yellow powder
Density:
2.36
Boiling point:
445 °C
Melting point:
114 °C
Flash point:
168 °C
Refractive index:
2.068
Water solubility:
Insoluble
Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Storage conditions:
Warehouse ventilation, low temperature drying, separate storage and transportation from food raw materials
Steam density:
8.9 (vs air)
Steam pressure:
1 mm Hg ( 183.8 °C)
security information
RTECS：
WS4250000
Safety instructions:
S16-S26
Hazard category code:
R11
WGK Germany：
one
Customs code:
twenty-eight million and twenty thousand
Dangerous goods transportation code:
UN 1350 4.1/PG 3
Hazard category:
four point one
Packaging grade:
III
Dangerous goods signs:
F
Signal words:
Warning
Danger signs:
GHS07
Hazard description:
H315
