Facts about Holmium

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Holmium
The Element Holmium is defined as...
A relatively soft, malleable, stable rare-earth element occurring in gadolinite, monazite, and other rare-earth minerals.  The most common uses of Holmium are in Nuclear reactors.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Holmium
What are the origins of the word Holmium ?
The name originates from the Latin word Holmia meaning Stockholm.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Holmium
Holmium classified as an element in the Lanthanide series as one of the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare Earth Elements are divided into the Lanthanide and Actinide series. The elements in the Lanthanide series closely resemble lanthanum, and one another, in their chemical and physical properties. Their compounds are used as catalysts in the production of petroleum and synthetic products.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Holmium
Holmium was discovered by Marc Delafontaine and Jacques Louis Soret in 1878. Per Teodor Cleve independently discovered the element in 1878.
 

Occurrence of the element Holmium in the Atmosphere
Occurs in gadolinite, monazite and other rare-earth minerals
 

Common Uses of Holmium
Nuclear reactors
 

The Properties of the Element Holmium

Name of Element : Holmium
Symbol of Element : Ho
Atomic Number: 67
Atomic Mass: 164.93031 amu
Melting Point: 1470.0 °C - 1743.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2720.0 °C - 2993.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 67
Number of Neutrons: 98
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 8.54 g/cm3
Color: Silver


The element Holmium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Holmium on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Holmium for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Holmium with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Holmium element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Holmium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Holmium element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. Holmium was discovered by Marc Delafontaine and Jacques Louis Soret in 1878. Per Teodor Cleve independently discovered the element in 1878. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Holmium is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Holmium
 

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