Name |
Technecium |
Symbol |
Tc |
Atomic Number |
43 |
Atomic Mass |
98 amu |
Number of Protons |
43 |
Number of Electrons |
43 |
Number of Neutrons |
55 |
Melting Point |
2200 degrees Celcius |
Boiling Point |
4877 degrees Celcius |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Transition Metal |
Period |
5 |
Group |
7 |
Origin of Name |
From the Greek word "technos" meaning artificial. |
Date & Place of Discovery |
Discovered in Italy in 1937 |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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