Atomic Number of Curium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Curium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Curium (That most people don't know).

Curium Overview

Atomic Number

96

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Cm (Curium)

Description

Silvery, malleable, synthetic radioactive metal.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Made by bombarding plutonium with helium ions. So radioactive it glows in the dark.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, R.A.James, A.Ghiorso

Year: 1944

Location: United States

Name Origin

Named in honor of Pierre and Marie Curie.

Atomic Mass

247,0703

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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