Astatine
Astatine
is a rare and radioactive halogen with minimal practical applications.
Atomic Structure
Atomic Information
Property
Value
Atomic Number
85
Symbol
At
Atomic Mass
210 u
Electron Configuration
[Xe] 4f
14
5d
10
6s
2
6p
5
State at Room Temperature
Solid
Uses of Astatine
Used in research in nuclear medicine.
Used for targeted alpha-particle therapy in cancer treatment.
