Atomic Number 52 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 52 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Tellurium Overview

Atomic Number

52

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Description

Silvery-white, brittle simi-metal.

Atomic Symbol

Te (Tellurium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Franz Müller von Reichenstein

Year: 1782

Location: Romania

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained as a by-product of copper and lead refining.

Uses

Used to improve the machining quality of copper and stainless steel products and to color glass and ceramics. Also in thermoelectric devices. Some is used in the rubber industry and it is a basic ingredient in manufacturing blasting caps.

Atomic Mass

127,6

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Latin: tellus (earth).

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

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