Facts about Promethium

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Promethium
The Element Promethium is defined as...
A radioactive metallic element of the rare-earth group obtained as a fission product of uranium or from neutron-irradiated neodymium.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Promethium
What are the origins of the word Promethium ?
The name originates from Prometheus from Greek mythology, who stole the fire of the sky and gave it to mankind.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Promethium
Promethium 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 Promethium
Promethium was discovered by Jacob A. Marinsky, Lawrence E. Glendenin and Charles D. Coryell in 1946
 

Occurrence of the element Promethium in the Atmosphere
Promethium does not naturally occur on earth
Identified in the spectrum of the star HR465 in Andromeda.
 

Common Uses of Promethium
Nuclear batteries
Light sources
 

The Properties of the Element Promethium

Name of Element : Promethium
Symbol: Pm
Atomic Number: 61
Atomic Mass: (145.0) amu
Melting Point: Unknown
Boiling Point: Unknown
Number of Protons/Electrons: 61
Number of Neutrons: 84
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 6.475 g/cm3
Color: Unknown


The element Promethium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Promethium 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 Promethium for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Promethium with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Promethium element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Promethium - 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 Promethium 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. Promethium was discovered by Jacob A. Marinsky, Lawrence E. Glendenin and Charles D. Coryell in 1946. 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 Promethium is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Promethium
 

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