Atomic Mass 159 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 158,92534 as atomic mass?

The answer is Terbium. There is so much cool stuff about Terbium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Terbium Overview

Atomic Mass

158,92534

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Atomic Number

65

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Description

Soft, ductile, silvery-gray, rare earth metal.

Atomic Symbol

158,92534 (Terbium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Mosander

Year: 1843

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found with other rare earths in monazite sand, which typically contain 0.03% terbium. Other sources are xenotime and euxenite, both of which are oxide mixtures that can contain up to 1% terbium.

Name Origin

Named after Ytterby, a village in Sweden.

Uses

It is used in modest amounts in special lasers and solid-state devices.

Want to learn more details and data about Terbium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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