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

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

Uranium Overview

Atomic Number

92

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

U (Uranium)

Description

Silvery-white, dense, ductile, malleable, radioactive metal.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Occurs in many rocks, but in large amounts only in such minerals as pitchblende and carnotite.

Uses

For many centuries it was used as a pigment for glass. Now it is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and in bombs.

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

Name Origin

Named for the planet Uranus.

Atomic Mass

238,0289

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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