Atomic Symbol 82 (& 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 82?

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

Lead Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pb (Lead)

Description

Very soft, highly malleable and ductile, blue-white shiny metal.

Sources

Found most often in ores called galena or lead sulfide (PbS). Some is found in its native state.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

Used in solder, shielding against radiation and in batteries.

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: lead; symbol from Latin: plumbum.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Atomic Number

82

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

207,2

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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