Atomic Number 89 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 89 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Actinium Overview

Atomic Number

89

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Description

Heavy, silvery-white, very radioactive metal

Atomic Symbol

Ac (Actinium)

Discovery

Discovered By: André Debierne

Year: 1899

Location: France

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Extremely rare, found in all uranium ores. Usually obtained by treating radium with neutrons in a reactor.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Atomic Mass

227,0278

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Name Origin

Greek: akis, aktinos (ray).

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

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