Atomic Symbol 52 (& 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 52?

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

Tellurium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Te (Tellurium)

Description

Silvery-white, brittle simi-metal.

Sources

Obtained as a by-product of copper and lead refining.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Used to improve the machining quality of copper and stainless steel products and to color glass and ceramics. Also in thermoelectric devices. Some is used in the rubber industry and it is a basic ingredient in manufacturing blasting caps.

Name Origin

Latin: tellus (earth).

Discovery

Discovered By: Franz Müller von Reichenstein

Year: 1782

Location: Romania

Atomic Number

52

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

127,6

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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