top of page

Francium Fr

 

Where is francium used--or where does it impact your everyday life?

 

Francium   Symbol: Fr
Atomic number: 87       Atomic Mass: 223

Group number 1.         Period number 7.
Melting point:    27°C  (80.6°F )
Boiling point:     667°C  (1,232.6°F)  
Reaction with air (oxygen): probably --> Fr2O

Reaction with water: Probably to FrOH = H2
Electron configuration:  2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 8, 1  or [Rn] 7s1
Source: LANL.gov

Researcher: Julia D-Y

bottom of page