Atomic Symbol 87 (& 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 87?

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

Francium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Fr (Francium)

Description

Highly rare and unstable, radioactive metal.

Sources

Formed by decay of actinium. Chemical properties similar to cesium. Decays to radium or astatine.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Since its isotopes have such short half-lives there are no commercially significant compounds of francium.

Name Origin

Named for France, the nation of its discovery.

Discovery

Discovered By: Marguerite Derey

Year: 1939

Location: France

Atomic Number

87

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

223,0197

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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