Atomic Mass 232 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 232,0381 as atomic mass?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Thorium Overview

Atomic Mass

232,0381

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Atomic Number

90

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Description

Heavy, gray, soft, malleable, ductile, radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Th (Thorium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1828

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Found in various minerals like monazite and thorite.

Name Origin

Named for Thor, Norse god of thunder.

Uses

Used in making strong alloys. Also in ultraviolet photoelectric cells. It is a common ingredient in high-quality lenses. Bombarded with neutrons make uranium-233, a nuclear fuel.

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

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