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The sulfur<\/strong> is he chemical element<\/strong> whose symbol is S<\/strong> and his atomic number<\/strong>, 16<\/strong>. The term comes from the Latin word sulfur<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Sulfur\"Of widespread presence in the crust of our planet<\/strong>, sulfur is characterized by its pungent odor and its yellowish color. It is found in the native state or in the form of sulfate<\/strong> or sulfide<\/strong>, being used in the pharmaceutical industry and in other sectors.<\/p>\n

Sulfur is classified as a non-metal<\/strong> since it does not have a good capacity for conducting heat or electricity<\/strong>. It is also included among the essential chemical elements<\/strong> because it is essential for life.<\/p>\n

For being one of the constituents of the methionine<\/strong> and of the cysteine<\/strong>, sulfur is essential for protein synthesis<\/strong>. Industrially, this substance is used to produce insecticides<\/strong>, manufacture gunpowder<\/strong> or as fertilizer<\/strong>, for example.<\/p>\n

In some regions, meanwhile, the stick sulfur<\/strong> It is used to relieve neck or back pain. Rubbing the stick over the affected area is believed to help remove the air that is causing the discomfort - once you remove the air, the sulfur stick breaks. It must be clarified, however, that there is no scientific evidence on the effectiveness of this treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is important to mention that various compounds that include sulfur can be dangerous for the Health<\/strong>. The sulfur dioxide<\/strong>, the hydrogen sulfide<\/strong> and the carbon sulfide<\/strong>, among others, have a high level of toxicity and are capable of causing irritation of mucus, bleeding and suffocation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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