Atomic Number 63 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 63 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Europium Overview

Atomic Number

63

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Description

Soft, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Eu (Europium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Eugène Demarçay

Year: 1901

Location: France

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from monazite sand, which is a mixture of phosphates of calcium, thorium, cerium, and most other rare earths.

Uses

Used with yttrium oxide to make red phosphors for color televisions.

Atomic Mass

151,965

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Name Origin

Named for the continent of Europe.

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

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