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 81?
The answer is Thallium (Tl). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Thallium that people don't know. Let me show you:
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 81?
The answer is Thallium (Tl). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Thallium that people don't know. Let me show you:
Thallium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Tl (Thallium)
Description
Soft gray metal that looks like lead.
Sources
Found in iron pyrites. Also in crookesite, hutchinsonite and lorandite. Most is recovered from the byproducts of lead and zinc refining.
Found in iron pyrites. Also in crookesite, hutchinsonite and lorandite. Most is recovered from the byproducts of lead and zinc refining.
State at 20 °C
solid
Uses
Its compounds are used in rat and ant poisons. Also for detecting infrared radiation.
Its compounds are used in rat and ant poisons. Also for detecting infrared radiation.
Name Origin
Greek: thallos (green twig), for a bright green line in its spectrum.
Greek: thallos (green twig), for a bright green line in its spectrum.
Discovery
Discovered By: Sir William Crookes
Year: 1861
Location: England
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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