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 64?
The answer is Gadolinium (Gd). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Gadolinium that people don't know. Let me show you:
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 64?
The answer is Gadolinium (Gd). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Gadolinium that people don't know. Let me show you:
Gadolinium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Gd (Gadolinium)
Description
Soft, ductile, silvery-white metal.
Sources
Found with other rare earths in gadolinite and monazite sand.
Found with other rare earths in gadolinite and monazite sand.
State at 20 °C
Solid
Uses
Used in steel alloying agents and the manufacture of electronic components.
Used in steel alloying agents and the manufacture of electronic components.
Name Origin
Named after the mineral gadolinite.
Named after the mineral gadolinite.
Discovery
Discovered By: Jean de Marignac
Year: 1880
Location: Switzerland
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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