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I
Iodine
Atomic Z: 53 · Mass A: 127
Proton (p⁺)
Neutron (n⁰)
Electron (e⁻)
I
Iodine
Z = 53
Mass A = 127 u · Halogen
Protons (p⁺)
53 Neutrons (n⁰)
74 Electrons (e⁻)
53 Orbit Velocity1.0x
Orbit Rings
Nucleus Glow
Select Element (29)
Scientific Summary
Dark purple-black solid halogen that sublimates into a violet gas, essential for human thyroid hormone synthesis.
Did You Know?
Iodized table salt was introduced worldwide to prevent thyroid goiters and developmental disorders!
Practical Applications
Thyroid Hormone Synthesis
Medical Antiseptic Disinfectants
X-Ray Contrast Agents
Cloud Seeding
Discovered By: Bernard CourtoisYear: 1811