Bernard Courtois
Discovered in France in 1811
Iodine
I
53
Common uses
boosting metabolism, sterilizing agent, eye health, skin health, hair health, and radiation exposure
Unigue facts
The name for iodine comes from the Greek word iodes which means violet
Iodine is a halogen which is a type of non-metal but Iodine possesses some characteristics of metals
it is the heaviest essential element
Physical properties
melting point 236.7°F
boiling point 363.7°F
blue/black in color
density-4.93 g
15 isotopes
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