Francium
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| Francium | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Fr |
| Atomic number | 87 |
| Classification | Alkali Metals |
| Atomic mass | 223 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1939 |
| Name of discoverer | Marguerite Perey |
| Name origin | Named after France. |
| Uses | None. |
| Obtained from | Not commercially available, it is formed by the decay of actinium. |
Francium is an element. It is very unstable and radioactive. It lasts very short. If it existed, it would be very reactive, more reactive than caesium. It is the heaviest alkali metal. It melts very easily.