Sulfur

Physical properties


Physical state @ 20°C: Solid [4]
Color: Orthorhombic form: Light Yellow [4,5]
Monoclinic form: Transparent [5]
λ-sulfur (liquid S8): Straw-colored [5]
μ-sulfur (supercooled liquid S): Dark red [5]
Odor: Weak characteristic odour [4]
Molecular weight (g/mol): 32.06 [4]
Melting point (°C): List of melting points Orthorhombic form: 112.8 [5]
Monoclinic form: 119.25 [5]
Boiling point (°C): List of boiling points 444.60 [3]
Ignition temperature (°C): 235 [4]
Flash point (°C): 168 - 207 [4]
Thermal decomposition (°C): > 250 [4]
Density (g/cm3): Density list 1.80 - 2.06 (20 °C) [4]
Refractive index: 1.957 (alpha form) [3]
Critical temperature (°C): 1041 [3]