Actinium
From Conservapedia
| Actinium | |
|---|---|
| Name | Actinium |
| Symbol | Ac |
| Atomic number | 89 |
| Atomic mass | 227.0 amu |
| Classification | Transition Metal |
| Crystal structure | Cubic |
| Color | Silver |
| Date of discovery | 1899 |
| Name of discoverer | André-Louis Debierne |
| Name origin | From the Greek aktinos. |
| Uses | Unknown |
| Obtained from | Unknown, as it is extremely rare. |
Actinium is a very rare radioactive chemical element. It is silvery-white and glows blue in the dark. [1]
References
- ↑ Encylopaedia Britannica online, Actinium
