Atomic Number 84 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 84 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Polonium Overview

Atomic Number

84

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Description

Silvery-gray, extremely rare, radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Po (Polonium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie

Year: 1898

Location: France

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Occurs in pitchblende from decay of bismuth.

Uses

Used in industrial equipment that eliminates static electricity caused by such processes as rolling paper, wire, and sheet metal.

Atomic Mass

208,9824

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Name Origin

Named for Poland, native country of Marie Curie.

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

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