Atomic Number 36 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 36 as atomic number?

The answer is Krypton and there is so much cool stuff about Krypton that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Krypton Overview

Atomic Number

36

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Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless rare noble gas.

Atomic Symbol

Kr (Krypton)

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, M.W. Travers

Year: 1898

Location: Great Britain

State at 20 °C

Gas

Sources

Forms 1 millionth of the atmosphere. Obtained from production of liquid air.

Uses

Used in lighting products. Some is used as inert filler-gas in incandescent bulbs. Some is mixed with argon in fluorescent lamps. The most important use is in flashing stroboscopic lamps that outline airport runways.

Atomic Mass

83,8

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: kryptos (hidden).

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

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