Crystal Structure of Holmium (Ho) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Holmium. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Ho?

In the case of Holmium the crystalline structure is Hexagonal. There is a lot of cool facts about Holmium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Holmium Overview

Holmium Crystal Structure

Hexagonal

Atomic Number

67

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Atomic Mass

164,93032

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

It has very few practical applications; however, it has some unusual magnetic properties that offer some hope for future applications.

Sources

Occurs in gadolinite. Most often from monazite which is often 50% rare earth and typically 0.05% holmium.

Description

Fairly soft, malleable, lustrous, silvery metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ho

Name Origin

From Holmia, the Latinized name for Stockholm, Sweden.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: J.L. Soret
Year: 1878
Location: Switzerland

Want to learn more details and data about Holmium (Ho)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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