Sulphur Flashcards
1
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Sulphur properties S
A
Non Metal solid tastless and odourless yellow crystal powder insoluble blue flame
2
Q
Sulphur hazards
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flammable airbourne dust explosion irritant low toxicity fire fumes are toxic and irritant in a fire as fumes form sulphur dixide
3
Q
Sulphur firefighting
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no ignition sources avoid dust clouds avoid contact prevent it entering water courses sweep or shovel it up eyes wash skin wash Oxygen if needed
4
Q
Sulphur use
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sulphuric acid
fertilizer
fungicide and pesticide
batteries
5
Q
Sulphur reaction
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Sulphur does not react with water under normal conditions.
Sulphur burns in air to form the gaseous sulphur dioxide TOXIC FUMES
Sulfur is a component of gunpowder. It is used in the vulcanization of rubber
