Atomic Symbol 84 (& 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 84?

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

Polonium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Po (Polonium)

Description

Silvery-gray, extremely rare, radioactive metal.

Sources

Occurs in pitchblende from decay of bismuth.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

Used in industrial equipment that eliminates static electricity caused by such processes as rolling paper, wire, and sheet metal.

Name Origin

Named for Poland, native country of Marie Curie.

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie

Year: 1898

Location: France

Atomic Number

84

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

208,9824

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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