Element: Krypton
By: Rachel Lee Crawford February 26th 4th Block
Facts
- Symbol: Kr
- Atomic Number: 36
- Atomic Mass: 83.798
- Number of Protons: 36
- Number of Neutrons: 48
- Number of Electrons: 36
- Melting Point: -157.36 c
- Boiling Point: -153.22 c
- Normal Phase: Gas
- The cost of my element is $33.00 for 100 Grams
- Classification: Non-metal
- My element belongs the Noble Gas family
- Origin of Name: From the greek word "kryptos" meaning "hidden"
- Discovered by William Ramsay and Morris Travers in London England
Interesting Information
- It is found in free nature
- It is produced when air is purified, compressed, cooled, distilled, and condensed
- It is usually mixed with a halogen (usually flurine) when used in lasers
Common Uses
- Lighting
- Lasers
- Laboratory Research
- Medical Imaging