Facts about Francium

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Francium
The Element Francium is defined as...
An extremely unstable radioactive element of the alkali metals, produced artificially from actinum or thorium, having approximately 19 isotopes, the most stable of which is Fr 223 with a half-life of 21 minutes.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Francium
What are the origins of the word Francium ?
The name originates from its country of origin - France


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Francium
Francium is classified as an "Alkali Metal" and located in Group 1 elements of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as an Alkali Metal is a very reactive metal that does not occur freely in nature. Alkali metals are soft, malleable, ductile, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Francium
Francium was discovered by Marguerite Derey of the Curie Institute in Paris in 1939.
 

Occurrence of the element Francium in the Atmosphere
Obtained from the decay of actinium
Naturally occurs in uranium minerals
Less than one ounce of francium in the crust of the earth at any one time
Has the highest equivalent weight of any element
There are 33 known isotopes of francium
 

Common Uses of Francium
No known use
 

The Properties of the Element Francium

Name of Element : Francium
Symbol of Element : Fr
Atomic Number of Francium : 87
Atomic Mass: 223.0 amu
Melting Point: 27.0 °C - 300.15 °K
Boiling Point: 677.0 °C - 950.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Francium : 87
Number of Neutrons in Francium : 136
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K
Color of Francium : Unknown


The element Francium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Francium on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Francium for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Francium with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Francium element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Francium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Francium element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. Francium was discovered by Marguerite Derey of the Curie Institute in Paris in 1939. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Francium is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Francium
 

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