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

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

Thorium Overview

Atomic Number

90

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Th (Thorium)

Description

Heavy, gray, soft, malleable, ductile, radioactive metal.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Found in various minerals like monazite and thorite.

Uses

Used in making strong alloys. Also in ultraviolet photoelectric cells. It is a common ingredient in high-quality lenses. Bombarded with neutrons make uranium-233, a nuclear fuel.

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1828

Location: Sweden

Name Origin

Named for Thor, Norse god of thunder.

Atomic Mass

232,0381

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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