Atomic Number of Promethium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Promethium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Promethium (That most people don't know).

Promethium Overview

Atomic Number

61

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Pm (Promethium)

Description

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

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.

Discovery

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

Year: 1945

Location: United States

Name Origin

Named for the Greek god, Prometheus.

Atomic Mass

144,9127

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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