Group Number of Astatine (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Astatine. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of At?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say At, we can open any periodic table and search for Astatine. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Astatine the group number is 17. However there is a lot of funny facts about Astatine that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Astatine Overview

Astatine Group Number

17

Atomic Number

85

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

209,9871

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

At

Name Origin

Greek: astatos (unstable).

Description

Unstable, radioactive member of the halogen group.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: D.R.Corson, K.R.MacKenzie, E.Segré
Year: 1940
Location: United States

Uses

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

Sources

Does not occur in nature. Similar to iodine. Produced by bombarding bismuth with alpha particles.

Want to learn more details and data about Astatine (At)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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