Atomic Mass 226 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 226,0254 as atomic mass?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Radium Overview

Atomic Mass

226,0254

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Atomic Number

88

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Description

Silvery-white metal. Intensely radioactive.

Atomic Symbol

Ra (Radium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie

Year: 1898

Location: France

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Found in uranium ores at 1 part per 3 million parts uranium.

Name Origin

Latin: radius (ray).

Uses

Used in treating cancer because of the gamma rays it gives off.

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

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