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

Every atom has an atomic number, even Krypton. 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 Krypton (That most people don't know).

Krypton Overview

Atomic Number

36

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Kr (Krypton)

Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless rare noble gas.

State at 20 °C

Gas

Sources

Forms 1 millionth of the atmosphere. Obtained from production of liquid air.

Uses

Used in lighting products. Some is used as inert filler-gas in incandescent bulbs. Some is mixed with argon in fluorescent lamps. The most important use is in flashing stroboscopic lamps that outline airport runways.

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, M.W. Travers

Year: 1898

Location: Great Britain

Name Origin

Greek: kryptos (hidden).

Atomic Mass

83,8

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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