Interesting Facts about ARGON ***

Facts about Argon

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Argon

A colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element constituting approximately one percent of Earth's atmosphere, from which it is commercially obtained by fractionation for use in electric light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and radio vacuum tubes and as an inert gas shield in arc welding.

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Argon

What are the origins of the word Argon ?
The name originates from the Greek word 'argos' meaning inactive.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Argon
Argon is classified as an element in the 'Noble Gases' section which can be located in group 18 of the Periodic Table.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Argon
Argon was discovered by Sir William Ramsey in 1894

Occurrence of the element Argon in the Atmosphere
The atmosphere contains only 0.94% volume of argon (1.29% mass)

Common Uses of Argon
Electric light bulbs
Fluorescent tubes

The Properties of the Element Argon
Name of Element : Argon
Symbol of Argon Element : Ar
Atomic Number of the element Argon : 18
Atomic Mass of Argon : 39.948 amu
Argon Melting Point: -189.3 °C - 83.85 °K
Argon Boiling Point: -186.0 °C - 87.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Argon : 18
Number of Neutrons in Argon : 22
Crystal Structure of Argon Element : Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 1.784 g/cm3
Color of Argon : Colorless