Atomic Number 47 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 47 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Silver Overview

Atomic Number

47

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Description

Silvery-ductile, and malleable metal

Atomic Symbol

Ag (Silver)

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in ores called argentite (AgS), light ruby silver (Ag3AsS3), dark ruby silver(Ag3SbS3) and brittle silver.

Uses

Used in alloys for jewelry and in other compounds for photography. It is also a good conductor, but expensive.

Atomic Mass

107,8682

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: siolful, (silver); symbol from Latin: argentium.

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

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