Atomic Symbol Po (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Po?

The answer is Polonium (Po). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Polonium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Polonium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Po (Polonium)

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.

Sources

Occurs in pitchblende from decay of bismuth.

Description

Silvery-gray, extremely rare, radioactive metal.

Name Origin

Named for Poland, native country of Marie Curie.

Atomic Number

84

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

208,9824

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie

Year: 1898

Location: France

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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