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

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

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

In the case of Uranium the answer is 238,0289. However there is a lot of funny facts about Uranium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Uranium Overview

U Atomic Mass

238,0289

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

U (Uranium)

Name Origin

Named for the planet Uranus.

Description

Silvery-white, dense, ductile, malleable, radioactive metal.

Atomic Number

92

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

Uses

For many centuries it was used as a pigment for glass. Now it is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and in bombs.

Sources

Occurs in many rocks, but in large amounts only in such minerals as pitchblende and carnotite.

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

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