Francium
| Formula / Notation | Fr |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 223 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Francium?
Francium is a highly radioactive alkali metal and the second-rarest naturally occurring element. It occurs only as a decay product of actinium. Its chemistry resembles caesium, though its extreme instability means properties have been difficult to measure directly.
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Francium is a highly radioactive alkali metal and the second-rarest naturally occurring element. It occurs only as a decay product of actinium. Its chemistry resembles caesium, though its extreme instability means properties have been difficult to measure directly.
No practical uses due to extreme radioactivity and scarcity. Used only in atomic physics research to study fundamental properties.
Extremely radioactive. Highly hazardous; no safe handling outside specialist research facilities.
The formula or notation for Francium is: Fr