Atomic Mass 247 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...)

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 247,0703 as atomic mass?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Curium Overview

Atomic Mass

247,0703

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Atomic Number

96

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Description

Silvery, malleable, synthetic radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Cm (Curium)

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, R.A.James, A.Ghiorso

Year: 1944

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Made by bombarding plutonium with helium ions. So radioactive it glows in the dark.

Name Origin

Named in honor of Pierre and Marie Curie.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

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

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