Ionization Potential of Promethium (Pm) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

Ionization potention is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from Promethium. But what is the ionization potential of an atom of Pm?

Note: Learn more about the ionization potential here.

In the case of Promethium the first ionization potential is 5.55 V. There are cool and interesting facts about Promethium that most people don't know about. Including the possibility of different ionization potentials. Check this...

Promethium Data

Promethium First Ionization Potential

5.55 V

Second Ionization Potential

10.903 V

Third Ionization Potential

22.283 V

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Atomic Mass

144,9127

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Sources

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

Description

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

Atomic Symbol

Pm

Name Origin

Named for the Greek god, Prometheus.

Atomic Number

61

Learn more about the atomic number.

Discovery

Discovered By: J.A. Marinsky, L.E. Glendenin, C.D. Coryell
Year: 1945
Location: United States

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

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