Every atom has an atomic number, even Fermium. 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 Fermium (That most people don't know).
Fermium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Fm (Fermium)
Description
Synthetic radioactive metal.
State at 20 °C
solid
Sources
Produced by bombarding lighter transuranium elements with still lighter particles or by neutron capture.
Produced by bombarding lighter transuranium elements with still lighter particles or by neutron capture.
Uses
It has no significant commercial applications.
It has no significant commercial applications.
Discovery
Discovered By: Argonne, Los Alamos, U of Calif
Year: 1953
Location: United States
Discovered By: Argonne, Los Alamos, U of Calif
Year: 1953
Location: United States
Name Origin
Named in honor of the scientist Enrico Fermi.
Named in honor of the scientist Enrico Fermi.
Atomic Mass
257,0951
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Fermium-Fm atomic number and all the other atom data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
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