Atomic Mass 197 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 196,96654 as atomic mass?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Gold Overview

Atomic Mass

196,96654

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Atomic Number

79

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Description

Soft, malleable, bright yellow metal.

Atomic Symbol

Au (Gold)

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in veins in the crust, with cooper ore and native .

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: geolo (yellow); symbol from Latin: aurum (shining dawn).

Uses

Very malleable. Used in electronics, jewelry and coins. It is a good reflector of infrared radiation, so a thin film of gold is applied to the glass of skyscrapers to reduce internal heating from sunlight.

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

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