Krypton (Kr)
By: Audrey Brightbill
Basic Information on Krypton
Element: Krypton
Symbol: Kr
Atomic #: 36
Atomic mass: 83.80
Group name: nonmetal
Half life: 10.756 years
Melting Point: 157.2 °C (250.95999 °F)
Boiling Point: 153.4 °C (244.12 °F)
Name Origin: from the Greek word kryptos (hidden)
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density: Krypton 3.75 g (density at 0° Celsius)
Color: Colorless gas
Element: Krypton
Symbol: Kr
Atomic #: 36
Atomic mass: 83.80
Group name: nonmetal
Half life: 10.756 years
Melting Point: 157.2 °C (250.95999 °F)
Boiling Point: 153.4 °C (244.12 °F)
Name Origin: from the Greek word kryptos (hidden)
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density: Krypton 3.75 g (density at 0° Celsius)
Color: Colorless gas
Atomic Structure
This is the Atomic Structure of Krypton.
Protons:36
Electrons:36
Neutrons:48
http://chemicalelements.com/elements/kr.html
Protons:36
Electrons:36
Neutrons:48
http://chemicalelements.com/elements/kr.html
Uses
Krypton is used in...
1) Measurements
2) Flash Photography
3) Fluorescent Lights/lamps
4) Lasers
5) Small bits in the Earth
6) Neon signs
7) MRI scan of the airways (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
8) Electric tubes
9) Air, 1 ppm* (part per million)
*1 ppm of a chemical in water means that, in a million units of water, there would only be one unit of the chemical
1) Measurements
2) Flash Photography
3) Fluorescent Lights/lamps
4) Lasers
5) Small bits in the Earth
6) Neon signs
7) MRI scan of the airways (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
8) Electric tubes
9) Air, 1 ppm* (part per million)
*1 ppm of a chemical in water means that, in a million units of water, there would only be one unit of the chemical
Fun Facts
1) Krypton gas glows with the help of a few thousand volts. (left)
2) It is a colorless, odorless gas
3) Inert* to everything but fluorine gas
4) Krypton was once used to determine the length of a meter.
5) A comic book writer was inspired by the name of the element to use the word Kryptonite.
http://images-of-elements.com/krypton.jpg *lacking the ability or strength to move
2) It is a colorless, odorless gas
3) Inert* to everything but fluorine gas
4) Krypton was once used to determine the length of a meter.
5) A comic book writer was inspired by the name of the element to use the word Kryptonite.
http://images-of-elements.com/krypton.jpg *lacking the ability or strength to move
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/superman_kryptonite11_138.jpg
Why is Krypton important?
Krypton is important because it is used in MRI scan of the airways. This specific MRI is used to detect tobacco smoke deposits in lungs. Krypton is also used in finding furtive* nuclear weapons and is used in energy saving light bulbs.
*Furtive: attempting to avoid notice or attention, secretive
More Info
*Furtive: attempting to avoid notice or attention, secretive
More Info
Bibliography
Works Cited
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Winter, Mark. "Krypton." WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. The University of Sheffield, 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2009. Print.
.com, Dictionary. "Energy Levels." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, 2013. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
Stewart, Doug. "Krypton Element Facts." Chemicool. Doug Stewart, 17 Oct. 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
Winter, Mark. "Krypton." WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. The University of Sheffield, 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.
The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2009. Print.