Krypton

Krypton (from Greek:κρυπτός kryptos “the hidden one”) is a chemical element with symbol Kr and atomic number 36. It is a member of group 18 (noble gases) elements. A colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas, krypton occurs in trace amounts in the atmosphere, is isolated by fractionally distilling liquefied air, and is often used with other rare gases in fluorescent lamps.

Properties

• Phase: Gas
• Density: 3.749 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 115.78 K
• Boiling Point: 119.93 K

Uses