Atomic Mass F (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Fluorine. But how do we know how much does a F atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say F, we can open any periodic table and search for Fluorine.

In the case of Fluorine the answer is 18,9984032. However there is a lot of funny facts about Fluorine that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Fluorine Overview

F Atomic Mass

18,9984032

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Atomic Symbol

F (Fluorine)

Name Origin

Latin: fluere (flow).

Description

Greenish-yellow, pungent, corrosive gas. Extremely reactive. Does not occur uncombined in nature.

Atomic Number

9

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

gas

Discovery

Discovered By: Henri Moissan

Year: 1886

Location: France

Uses

Used in refrigerants and other fluorocarbons. Also in toothpaste as sodium fluoride (NaF) and stannous fluoride (SnF2); also in Teflon.

Sources

Found in the minerals fluorite (CaF2) and cryolite(Na3AlF6). Electrolysis of hydrofluoric acid (HF) or potassium acid fluoride (KHF2) is the only practical method of commercial production.

Want to learn more details and data about Fluorine (F)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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