keemiline element, poolmetall, hõbehall metalli läikega kristalne aine, sulamistemperatuur 449,5 ºC, tihedus 6,24 Mg/m3, a silvery metalloid element belonging to group 16 (formerly VIB) of the periodic table; a.n. 52; r.a.m. 127.60; r.d. 6.24 (crystalline); m.p. 449.5°C; b.p. 989.8°C