Thallium (Tl) Properties and Facts

Element 81 - Post-Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Thallium?

Thallium (symbol: Tl) is a post-transition metal with atomic number 81. Its atomic mass is 204.38 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 13.

What is the electron configuration of Thallium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Thallium?

Melting point: 577.0 K
Boiling point: 1746.0 K
Density: 11.85 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Thallium?

  • Tl-203: 29.5% abundance
  • Tl-205: 70.5% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Thallium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in sulfide ores

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