Sulphur
Sulphur is a yellow brittle
solid. It is found in volcanoes and hot springs. It is
an important element in living things. Sulphur was known in
ancient times. It was recognised as an element by Lavoisier
in 1777.
Sulphur is used in making gun powder, rubber and fertilisers.
It is also used to make sulphuric
acid, from which many other materials
are made.
