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

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

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

The answer is 209,9871. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Astatine that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Astatine Overview

Astatine Atomic Mass

209,9871

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Description

Unstable, radioactive member of the halogen group.

Atomic Symbol

At (Astatine)

Atomic Number

85

Learn more about the atomic number.

Discovery

Discovered By: D.R.Corson, K.R.MacKenzie, E.Segré

Year: 1940

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

Since its isotopes have such short half-lives there are no commercially significant compounds of astatine.

Sources

Does not occur in nature. Similar to iodine. Produced by bombarding bismuth with alpha particles.

Name Origin

Greek: astatos (unstable).

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

Colored Periodic Table

Need an editable periodic table to edit? Maybe add your school logo, work team or anything else to maker your paper look cool?

Along with basic atom / element information (like Astatine-209,9871 atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)

Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
[lock][Download excel ##download##]
[Download open .ods format ##download##][/lock]