Atomic Symbol for Francium (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Fr?

The answer is Francium (Fr). However there is a lot of stuff about Francium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Francium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Fr (Francium)

Sources

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

Description

Highly rare and unstable, radioactive metal.

Name Origin

Named for France, the nation of its discovery.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

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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