Atomic Symbol 42 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 42?

The answer is Molybdenum (Mo). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Molybdenum that people don't know. Let me show you:

Molybdenum Overview

Atomic Symbol

Mo (Molybdenum)

Description

Hard, silvery-white metal.

Sources

Found in the minerals molybdenite (MoS2) and wulfenite (MoO4Pb).

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Its alloys are used in aircraft, missiles, and protective coatings in boiler plate.

Name Origin

Greek: molybdos (lead).

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Year: 1778

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

42

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

95,94

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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