Atomic Symbol 61 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 61?

The answer is Promethium (Pm). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Promethium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Promethium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pm (Promethium)

Description

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

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

Named for the Greek god, Prometheus.

Discovery

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

Year: 1945

Location: United States

Atomic Number

61

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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