Atomic Number 54 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 54 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Xenon Overview

Atomic Number

54

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Description

Heavy, colorless, odorless, noble gas.

Atomic Symbol

Xe (Xenon)

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsay; M. W. Travers

Year: 1898

Location: England

State at 20 °C

gas

Sources

Obtain from the small quantities in liquid air.

Uses

Used for filling flash lamps and other powerful lamps. Electrical excitation of xenon produces a burst of brilliant whtie light. Also used in bubble chambers and modern nuclear power reactors.

Atomic Mass

131,29

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Name Origin

Greek: xenos (strange).

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

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