The Periodic Table/87 - Francium (Fr)

Element Francium (Fr, 87)

Here you can read more about the chemical element Francium. Its shemical symbol is Fr and its atomic number is 87. The relative atomic mass of Francium is 223 u. The elemental classification of Francium is Alkali metals, and it belongs to group 1 and period 7 in the Periodic Table of Elements.

The density of Francium is 1870 kg/m3. The melting point of Francium is 300 Kelvin (27 ℃). The boiling point of Francium is 950 Kelvin (677 ℃). Francium was discovered in the year 1939 by Marguerite Perey.

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Data about element Francium

Chemical symbol
Fr
Element classification
Alkali metals
Atomic number
87
Group
1
Period
7
Relativ atomic mass
Atomic mass
223 u
Density
1870 kg/m3
Melting point
300 K   (27 ℃)
Boiling point
950 K   (677 ℃)
Discovered year
1939
Discovered by
Marguerite Perey