Facts about the
Definition of the Element Krypton
The Element Krypton is defined as...
A whitish, largely inert gaseous element used chiefly in gas
discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Krypton
What are the origins of the word Krypton ?
The name originates from the Greek word 'kryptos' meaning hidden.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Krypton
Krypton is classified as an element in the 'Noble Gases' section
which can be located in group 18 of the Periodic Table.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Krypton
Krypton was discovered by William Ramsay and Morris Travers in
1898
Occurrence of the
element Krypton in
the Atmosphere
The concentration of this gas in earth's atmosphere is about 1 ppm
Common Uses of Krypton
Photographic flash lamps
Gas discharge lamps
Fluorescent lamps
The Properties of the Element Krypton
Name of Element : Krypton
Symbol of Element : Kr
Atomic Number of Krypton : 36
Atomic Mass: 83.8 amu
Melting Point: -157.2 °C - 115.950005 °K
Boiling Point: -153.4 °C - 119.75001 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Krypton : 36
Number of Neutrons in Krypton : 48
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 3.74 g/cm3
Color of Krypton : whitish
The element Krypton and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Krypton on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Krypton for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Krypton with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Krypton element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Krypton element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Krypton was discovered by William Ramsay and Morris Travers
in 1898. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Krypton is
just one element that can be found.
