Fluorine

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: F
Atomic Number: 9
Atomic weight: 18.998403u
Melting Point: 53.48K
Boiling Point: 84.95K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 9
Number of Neutrons: 10
Classification: Halogen
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density 0.0001696g/mL
Color: Greenish
Bonding radius: 0.72A
Atomic radius: 0.57A
Ionization Potential: 17.422V
Electronegativity: 3.98
Heat of vaporization: 3.2698kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 0.2552kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.82J/gK
Electron configuration: 1s22s22p5



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
F18 1.8 hours
F19 Stable


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1886
Discoverer: Joseph Henri Moissan
Uses: Refrigerants
Obtained From: mineral fluorite


Related Links

HHMI Laboratory Safety: Fluorine Information about the dangers of fluorine