Atomic Symbol 92 (& 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 92?

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

Uranium Overview

Atomic Symbol

U (Uranium)

Description

Silvery-white, dense, ductile, malleable, radioactive metal.

Sources

Occurs in many rocks, but in large amounts only in such minerals as pitchblende and carnotite.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

For many centuries it was used as a pigment for glass. Now it is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and in bombs.

Name Origin

Named for the planet Uranus.

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

Atomic Number

92

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

238,0289

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

Colored Periodic Table

Need an editable periodic table to edit? Maybe add your school logo, work team or anything else to maker your paper look cool?

Along with basic atom / element information (like Uranium-U and all the other atom symbols / data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)

Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
[lock][Download excel ##download##]
[Download open .ods format ##download##][/lock]