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The halogens exist, at room temperature, in
all three states of matter - Gases such as Fluorine & Chlorine,
Solids such as Iodine and Astatine and Liquid as in Bromine. Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Astatine
Astatine was discovered in University of California, Berkeley, USA
by Dale R. Corson, K. R. MacKenzie, and Emilio Segre in 1940. Occurrence of the
element Astatine in
the Atmosphere
The total amount of astatine in Earth's crust is estimated to be
less than 1 oz (28 g) at any one time Common Uses of
Astatine
None. Astatine is studied by nuclear scientists. Its high
radioactivity requires special handling techniques and
precautions. Its toxicity is similar to that of iodine.
The Properties of the Element Astatine
Name of Element : Astatine
Symbol of Element : At
Atomic Number of Astatine : 85
Atomic Mass: (210.0) amu
Melting Point: 302.0 °C - 575.15 °K
Boiling Point: 337.0 °C - 610.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Astatine : 85
Number of Neutrons in Astatine : 125
Crystal Structure: Unknown
Density Unknown
Color of Astatine : Unknown |