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

Each atom has its own properties, including Argon. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Argon weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 39,948. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Argon that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Argon Overview

Argon Atomic Mass

39,948

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Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas. It is the third most abundant element in the earth's atmosphere and makes up about 1%.

Atomic Symbol

Ar (Argon)

Atomic Number

18

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Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, Baron Rayleigh

Year: 1894

Location: Scotland

State at 20 °C

Gas

Uses

Used in lighting products. It is often used in filling incandescent light bulbs. Some is mixed with krypton in fluorescent lamps. Crystals in the semiconductor industry are grown in argon atmospheres.

Sources

Continuously released into the air by decay of radioactive potassium-40. Pure form is obtained from fractional distillation of liquid air.

Name Origin

Greek: argos (inactive).

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

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