Radium


Atomic Number: 88
Atomic Weight: 226.02544
Melting Point (°C): 700
Boiling Point (°C): 1140
Density: 5.5 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Half Life: 1622 years

Discovered:
Discovered by:
Sources: bröggerite, cleveite, carnotite, pitchblende, spring and sea water
Uses: clocks, specialized paints
Element Trivia: decay of radium is the source for radon

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