Sulfur
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- Sulfur (S), element 16. A highly reactive nonmetal useful for chemistry, especially the production of acids, and an essential element for life.
- Historically known as brimstone, with applications in medication and fertilizer.
- Some organisms use sulfur in their metabolism, even in the absence of oxygen. These sulfur-reducing organisms can form the base of a food web in deep sea habitats.
- Assessment: search for elemental sulfur deposits near thermal vents or volcanic activity.
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