Atomic Number 97 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 97 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Berkelium Overview

Atomic Number

97

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Description

Synthetic radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Bk (Berkelium)

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, S.G.Tompson, A.Ghiorso

Year: 1949

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Some compounds have been made and studied. Made by bombarding americium with alpha particles.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Atomic Mass

247,0703

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Name Origin

Named after Berkeley, California the city of its discovery.

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

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