Sulfur was discovered by Known since ancient times at no data in not known.
Origin of name: from the Sanskrit word "sulvere" meaning "sulphur"; also from the Latin word "sulphurium" meaning "sulphur".
Atomic Number: 16
Atomic Weight: 32.065
Melting Point: 388.36 K (115.21°C or 239.38°F)
Boiling Point: 717.75 K (444.60°C or 832.28°F)
Density: 2.067 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Non-metal
Period Number: 3 Group Number: 16 Group Name: Chalcogen