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61Pm

Element 61

Promethium

Lanthanides

Promethium, originally prometheum, is a chemical element with the symbol Pm and atomic number 61.

Key data

Atomic number
61
Atomic mass
145.000 u
Group / Period
3 / 6
Block
f-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
7.26 g/cm³
Melting point
1041.8 °C
Boiling point
2999.8 °C
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f5 6s2

Common uses

  • Glow-in-the-dark dials
  • Beta-radiation sources
  • Nuclear batteries

Discovery

Year: 1945

Discovered by: Chien Shiung Wu

Named by: Isotopes of promethium

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Promethium?

Promethium has atomic number 61. Its symbol is Pm and its atomic mass is 145 u.

What category of element is Promethium?

Promethium is classified as lanthanides. It sits in group 3, period 6 of the periodic table.

What is Promethium used for?

Common uses of Promethium include: Glow-in-the-dark dials, Beta-radiation sources, Nuclear batteries.

When was Promethium discovered?

Promethium was discovered in 1945 by Chien Shiung Wu.

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