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

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 Number

100

Learn more about the atomic number.

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.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Discovery

Discovered By: Argonne, Los Alamos, U of Calif

Year: 1953

Location: United States

Name Origin

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.

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