Why is francium uncommon?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

- The total quantity of francium in the earth crust is approx. 30 g.

- The most stable isotope of francium, 223Fr, has a half life of only 21,8 min.

- Obtaining francium artificially by the intermediate of nuclear reactions, is also very difficult and expensive.

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Is Francium uncommon?

Extremely rare, approx. 30 g in the earth crust.

Is francium combustible?

Not known today but probably francium don't burn.

What is a use of francium oxide and What is a compound of francium Is a compound francium oxide?

Francium has not applications and the oxide cannot be prepared.

Is francium a metalliod?

Francium is a metal.

How was francium named francium?

Francium was named after France, the country it was dicovered in.

What are chemical properties of francium?

The chemistry of francium is not known; francium has properties similar to caesium.

Why is the density of francium unknown?

We haven't sufficient francium for a measurement; also francium is autovaporized.

What is francium made out of?

As francium is a chemical element, it is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons.

Is francium synthetic and radioactive?

Francium is a radioacive chemical element; francium is natural but also may be prepared in laboratory.

How expensive is francium?

Francium is not a commercial product.

Where can you bye francium?