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

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

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

In the case of Radium the answer is 226,0254. However there is a lot of funny facts about Radium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Radium Overview

Ra Atomic Mass

226,0254

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Ra (Radium)

Name Origin

Latin: radius (ray).

Description

Silvery-white metal. Intensely radioactive.

Atomic Number

88

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie

Year: 1898

Location: France

Uses

Used in treating cancer because of the gamma rays it gives off.

Sources

Found in uranium ores at 1 part per 3 million parts uranium.

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

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