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89Ac

Element 89

Actinium

Actinides

Actinium is a radioactive chemical element with symbol Ac (not to be confused with the abbreviation for an acetyl group) and atomic number 89, which was discovered in 1899.

Key data

Atomic number
89
Atomic mass
227.000 u
Group / Period
3 / 7
Block
f-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
10 g/cm³
Melting point
1226.8 °C
Boiling point
3226.8 °C
Electron configuration
[Rn] 6d1 7s2

Common uses

  • Targeted alpha cancer therapy
  • Neutron sources
  • Radioactive

Discovery

Year: 1899

Discovered by: Friedrich Oskar Giesel

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Actinium?

Actinium has atomic number 89. Its symbol is Ac and its atomic mass is 227 u.

What category of element is Actinium?

Actinium is classified as actinides. It sits in group 3, period 7 of the periodic table.

What is Actinium used for?

Common uses of Actinium include: Targeted alpha cancer therapy, Neutron sources, Radioactive.

When was Actinium discovered?

Actinium was discovered in 1899 by Friedrich Oskar Giesel.

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