Atomic Number 9 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 9 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Fluorine Overview

Atomic Number

9

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Description

Greenish-yellow, pungent, corrosive gas. Extremely reactive. Does not occur uncombined in nature.

Atomic Symbol

F (Fluorine)

Discovery

Discovered By: Henri Moissan

Year: 1886

Location: France

State at 20 °C

gas

Sources

Found in the minerals fluorite (CaF2) and cryolite(Na3AlF6). Electrolysis of hydrofluoric acid (HF) or potassium acid fluoride (KHF2) is the only practical method of commercial production.

Uses

Used in refrigerants and other fluorocarbons. Also in toothpaste as sodium fluoride (NaF) and stannous fluoride (SnF2); also in Teflon.

Atomic Mass

18,9984032

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Name Origin

Latin: fluere (flow).

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

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