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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Eu?

The answer is Europium (Eu). However there is a lot of stuff about Europium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Europium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Eu (Europium)

Sources

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

Description

Soft, silvery-white metal.

Name Origin

Named for the continent of Europe.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

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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