Atomic Number 61 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 61 as atomic number?

The answer is Promethium and there is so much cool stuff about Promethium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Promethium Overview

Atomic Number

61

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Description

Rare earth metal of synthetic origin on the earth, naturally made in stars.

Atomic Symbol

Pm (Promethium)

Discovery

Discovered By: J.A. Marinsky, L.E. Glendenin, C.D. Coryell

Year: 1945

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Does not occur naturally. Found among fission products of uranium, thorium, and plutonium.

Uses

It has been used as a source of radioactivity for thickness-measuring gages.

Atomic Mass

144,9127

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Name Origin

Named for the Greek god, Prometheus.

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

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