The Burning of Sulfur (Demonstration)

2014-05-10

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The combustion of sulfur is an interesting reaction. The melting temperature of sulfur is much lower than the ignition temperature. So first, the sulfur melts and then burns in it's liquid phase. What is interesting is that the characteristic yellow color of sulfur disappears. When the sulfur is melted, it liquefies to a blood red goop.

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