Atomic Number 56 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 56 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Barium Overview

Atomic Number

56

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Description

Soft, slightly malleable, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ba (Barium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1808

Location: England

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in barytine (BaSO4) and witherite (BaCO3), never found in pure form due to its reactivity. Must be stored under kerosene to remain pure.

Uses

Barite, or barium sulfate (BaSO4), when ground is used as a filter for rubber, plastics, and resins. It is insoluable in water and so is used in X-rays of the digestive system. Barium nitrate, Ba(NO3)2, burns brilliant green and is used in fireworks.

Atomic Mass

137,327

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Name Origin

Greek: barys (heavy or dense).

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

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