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

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

Polonium Overview

Atomic Number

84

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Atomic Symbol

Po (Polonium)

Description

Silvery-gray, extremely rare, radioactive metal.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Occurs in pitchblende from decay of bismuth.

Uses

Used in industrial equipment that eliminates static electricity caused by such processes as rolling paper, wire, and sheet metal.

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie

Year: 1898

Location: France

Name Origin

Named for Poland, native country of Marie Curie.

Atomic Mass

208,9824

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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