Thallium (Tl)

Noble Metals | Atomic Number: 81

Basic Properties

Tl
81
204.38 g/mol
Element Category Noble Metals
Atomic Number 81
Atomic Weight 204.38 g/mol

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Description

A soft, malleable post-transition metal that is highly toxic
Density 11.85 g/cm³
Tensile Strength N/A
Hardness 1.5 Mohs
Melting Point 304°C
Boiling Point 1473°C
No electrical properties data available
Corrosion Resistance Poor

Applications

Electronic devices, special glass, low-melting alloys, medical imaging

Production Methods

Obtained as a byproduct of sulfidic ore refining.

History

Discovered in 1861.