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

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

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

In the case of Thorium the answer is 232,0381. However there is a lot of funny facts about Thorium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Thorium Overview

Th Atomic Mass

232,0381

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Th (Thorium)

Name Origin

Named for Thor, Norse god of thunder.

Description

Heavy, gray, soft, malleable, ductile, radioactive metal.

Atomic Number

90

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1828

Location: Sweden

Uses

Used in making strong alloys. Also in ultraviolet photoelectric cells. It is a common ingredient in high-quality lenses. Bombarded with neutrons make uranium-233, a nuclear fuel.

Sources

Found in various minerals like monazite and thorite.

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

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