Atomic Mass 257 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 257,0951 as atomic mass?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Fermium Overview

Atomic Mass

257,0951

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Atomic Number

100

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Description

Synthetic radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Fm (Fermium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Argonne, Los Alamos, U of Calif

Year: 1953

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Produced by bombarding lighter transuranium elements with still lighter particles or by neutron capture.

Name Origin

Named in honor of the scientist Enrico Fermi.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

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

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