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84Po

Element 84

Polonium

Post-transition metals

Polonium is a chemical element with symbol Po and atomic number 84, discovered in 1898 by Marie Curie and Pierre Curie.

Key data

Atomic number
84
Atomic mass
209.000 u
Group / Period
16 / 6
Block
p-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
9.196 g/cm³
Melting point
253.9 °C
Boiling point
961.9 °C
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p4

Common uses

  • Anti-static brushes
  • Heat sources for satellites
  • Highly radioactive

Discovery

Year: 1898

Discovered by: Pierre Curie

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Polonium?

Polonium has atomic number 84. Its symbol is Po and its atomic mass is 209 u.

What category of element is Polonium?

Polonium is classified as post-transition metals. It sits in group 16, period 6 of the periodic table.

What is Polonium used for?

Common uses of Polonium include: Anti-static brushes, Heat sources for satellites, Highly radioactive.

When was Polonium discovered?

Polonium was discovered in 1898 by Pierre Curie.

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