Basic Information

Name: Sulfur 
Symbol: S 
Atomic Number: 16 
Atomic Mass: 32.066 amu 
Melting Point: 112.8 °C (385.95 K, 235.04001 °F) 
Boiling Point: 444.6 °C (717.75 K, 832.28 °F) 
Number of Protons/Electrons: 16 
Number of Neutrons: 16 
Classification: Non-metal 
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic 
Density @ 293 K: 2.07 g/cm3 
Color: yellow 
British Spelling: Sulphur 
IUPAC Spelling: Sulfur
Date of Discovery: Known to the ancients 
Discoverer: Unknown 
Name Origin: From the Latin word sulfur (brimstone) 
Uses: matches, gunpowder, medicines 
Obtained From: naturally