Francium

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Francium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Fr.

Francium
(223)



  Fr
87
[Rn] 7s1
[ ? ] Alkali metal:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 87. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of (223), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.

Francium is considered to be a member of the "Alkali metal" class of elements, has a boiling point of 677 °C, and a melting point of 27 °C.