Atomic Mass 244 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 244,0642 as atomic mass?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Plutonium Overview

Atomic Mass

244,0642

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Atomic Number

94

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Description

Silvery-white, extremely radioactive artificially produced metal.

Atomic Symbol

Pu (Plutonium)

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, J.W.Kennedy, E.M.McMillan, A.C.Wohl

Year: 1940

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Found rarely in some uranium ores. Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons.

Name Origin

Named for the planet Pluto.

Uses

Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.

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

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