Atomic Mass 127 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 126,90447 as atomic mass?

The answer is Iodine. There is so much cool stuff about Iodine that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Iodine Overview

Atomic Mass

126,90447

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Atomic Number

53

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Description

Shiny, black, non-metalic solid; as a gas it is violet and intensely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.

Atomic Symbol

I (Iodine)

Discovery

Discovered By: Bernard Courtois

Year: 1811

Location: France

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Occurs on land and in the sea in sodium and potassium compounds.

Name Origin

Greek: iôeides (violet colored).

Uses

Required in small amounts by humans. Once used as an antiseptic, but no longer due to its poisonous nature.

Want to learn more details and data about Iodine? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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