HYDROGEN

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Information

Symbol: H
Atomic Number: 1u
Mass: 1.00794
Melting Point: -259.14C
Boiling Point: -252.87C
Number of Protons/Electrons: 1
Number of Neutrons: 0
Classification: Non-metal
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density at 293 K: 0.08988 g/cm3
Color: Colorless
Bonding radius 0.32 A
Atomic radius 0.79 A
Ionization Potential: 13.598 V
Electronegativity: 2.2
Heat of vaprization: 0.44936 kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 0.05868 kJ/mol
Specific heat: 14.304 J/gK
Electron configuration: 1s1



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
H or H1 Stable
D or H2 Stable
T or H3 12.3 years


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1766
Discoverer: Henry Cavendish
Uses: Balloons, metal refining,liquefied fuel

Scientific applications (especially D isotope form)

Obtained From: mines, oil, gas wells


Related Links

        Pure Power: Information about hydrogen-powered cars

        sci.energy.hydrogen A newsgroup about hydrogen

        The American Hydrogen Association More information about hydrogen energy systems

        Hydrogen Bonding From the University of Idaho

        Why use hydrogen? More information about hydrogen energy

        Hydrogen InfoNet From the US Department of Energy

        Chemical Of The Week -- Hydrogen From the University of Wisconsin-Madison

        HHMI Laboratory Safety: Hydrogen