Atomic Number 64 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 64 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Gadolinium Overview

Atomic Number

64

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Description

Soft, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Gd (Gadolinium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Jean de Marignac

Year: 1880

Location: Switzerland

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found with other rare earths in gadolinite and monazite sand.

Uses

Used in steel alloying agents and the manufacture of electronic components.

Atomic Mass

157,25

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Name Origin

Named after the mineral gadolinite.

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

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