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Element 85

Astatine

Halogens

Astatine is a very rare radioactive chemical element with the chemical symbol At and atomic number 85.

Key data

Atomic number
85
Atomic mass
210.000 u
Group / Period
17 / 6
Block
p-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
6.35 g/cm³
Melting point
301.9 °C
Boiling point
336.9 °C
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p5

Common uses

  • Cancer therapy research
  • Rarest natural element
  • Very short half-life

Discovery

Year: 1940

Discovered by: Dale R. Corson

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Astatine?

Astatine has atomic number 85. Its symbol is At and its atomic mass is 210 u.

What category of element is Astatine?

Astatine is classified as halogens. It sits in group 17, period 6 of the periodic table.

What is Astatine used for?

Common uses of Astatine include: Cancer therapy research, Rarest natural element, Very short half-life.

When was Astatine discovered?

Astatine was discovered in 1940 by Dale R. Corson.

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