Atom Symbol
The ⚛ atom symbol represents atoms and is often used to suggest science, research, or technology.
U+269B
The ⚛ atom symbol is a compact way to reference science or the study of matter. It’s commonly used in educational, technical, and scientific designs. You can copy it directly or use its codepoint escapes in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Atom Symbol Symbol Meaning
The ⚛ Atom Symbol (Unicode U+269B) is widely used to indicate atoms, chemistry, physics, or general scientific themes. In everyday design, it can also suggest research, experimentation, laboratories, and technology. Because it’s a single, recognizable glyph, it’s often placed next to labels like “science,” “research,” “chemistry,” or “physics” to quickly communicate the topic. It’s not tied to one specific organization or language, so it works well in multilingual contexts where you want a clear visual cue for “science.”
Common uses
- •Science and education headings or icons (e.g., chemistry, physics, laboratory)
- •Tech or research branding for projects, experiments, and STEM content
- •UI labels and badges for “science,” “experiments,” or “atom-level” features
- •Social posts and infographics to mark scientific topics quickly
- •Decorative inline symbolism in articles about matter, atoms, or the universe
Examples
⚛ Atom Symbol (U+269B)
- ⚛STEM lab ⚛ schedule
- ⚛Chemistry lessons start today ⚛
- ⚛Research update: new results ⚛
- ⚛Exploring atoms ⚛ in simple terms
- ⚛Physics toolkit ⚛ resources
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+269B | |
| HTML Entity | ⚛ | |
| HTML Code | ⚛ | |
| CSS | \269B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9883 | |
| Decimal | 9883 |
How to type Atom Symbol (⚛)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9883 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 269B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 269B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 269b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⚛ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode codepoint for ⚛?
The Atom Symbol ⚛ has Unicode codepoint U+269B.
How do I type ⚛ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⚛.
How do I use ⚛ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\269B. JavaScript escape: \\u{269B}.
What does ⚛ usually mean in icons or design?
It most commonly represents atoms and is used to suggest science, research, chemistry, or physics.