Atomic Symbol 90 (& 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 90?

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

Thorium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Th (Thorium)

Description

Heavy, gray, soft, malleable, ductile, radioactive metal.

Sources

Found in various minerals like monazite and thorite.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

Used in making strong alloys. Also in ultraviolet photoelectric cells. It is a common ingredient in high-quality lenses. Bombarded with neutrons make uranium-233, a nuclear fuel.

Name Origin

Named for Thor, Norse god of thunder.

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1828

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

90

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

232,0381

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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