Technetium


 * Element Name**: Technetium


 * Element symbol**: Tc


 * Atomic Mass**: 98[[image:Technetium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 43


 * Protons**: 43


 * Electrons**: 43


 * Discovery**: 1937 by Mendeleev


 * How it was named**: From Greek meaning artificial


 * State of Matter**: solid


 * Melting Point**: 2157°C


 * Boiling Point**: 4265°C


 * Characteristics**: hard, shiny gray, slightly magnetic


 * Uses**: Radioactive isotope medical test


 * Interesting Facts**: Uranium ores have technetium in it, red stars are known to be technetium stars

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