Atomic Symbol 63 (& 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 63?

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

Europium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Eu (Europium)

Description

Soft, silvery-white metal.

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

Named for the continent of Europe.

Discovery

Discovered By: Eugène Demarçay

Year: 1901

Location: France

Atomic Number

63

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

151,965

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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