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Krypton

What is Krypton? You might have heard krypton from superman. Krypton is a chemical element with the atomic number of 36 and its atomic weight or mass is 83.798. It is made up of 36 protons and 36 electrons and around 48 electronsKrypton is a rare non-metal element and is part of the group of noble gasses, which is a type of group that is used to arrange the periodic table. The Scottish scientist Sir William Ramsay discovered Krypton in 1898 that had also discovered other rare noble gasses. Krypton under normal conditions krypton is colorless, odorless, gas. Its presence is very small in the atmosphere. Its melting point is -157 °C and its boiling point is -153 °C. Krypton is used in our daily life. For example, it is mixed with argon (another chemical element in the periodic table) and is inserted in electrical lamp bulbs inn airports where a strong ray of light is needed. It’s useful because it responds quickly to electrical currents. Another example of which Krypton is used is photographic projection lamps. If inhaled,Krypton can be very dangerous. It deprives the body from oxygen because its denser than oxygen but is a very thin liquid therefore it will sink to the bottom of the lungs and replace the oxygen in your lungs.