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What does the symbol 'Pm' represent?
What does the symbol 'Sm' stand for?
What is the element represented by the symbol 'Eu'?
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Study Notes
Elements 61-75 of the Periodic Table
- Promethium (Pm): A rare earth metal, acts as a neutron source for atomic batteries.
- Samarium (Sm): Used in magnets and nuclear reactors, it has a critical role in materials science.
- Europium (Eu): Known for its red phosphorescent properties, widely used in televisions and fluorescent lamps.
- Gadolinium (Gd): Notable for its use in MRI contrast agents and neutron capture, essential in medical imaging.
- Terbium (Tb): Important for phosphors in green lighting and electronic devices; known for its magnetic properties.
- Dysprosium (Dy): Utilized in high-temperature magnets and nuclear reactors, highlights its importance in technology.
- Holmium (Ho): Known for its magnetic properties and used in lasers and nuclear reactors.
- Erbium (Er): Commonly used in fiber optics and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
- Thulium (Tm): Often used in portable X-ray machines and certain lasers; least abundant of the rare earth elements.
- Ytterbium (Yb): Employed in fiber optics and lasers; important in making certain alloys and enhancing other elements' properties.
- Lutetium (Lu): A rare metal used in catalysts for petroleum refining and certain medical applications.
- Hafnium (Hf): Used in nuclear reactors; essential for its ability to absorb neutrons, along with applications in electronics.
- Tantalum (Ta): Known for its high corrosion resistance, used in electronic components like capacitors and surgical instruments.
- Tungsten (W): Famous for its high melting point, widely used in light bulb filaments and cutting tools.
- Rhenium (Re): Known for its use in superalloys and catalysts for petroleum refining, it's one of the rarest elements on Earth.
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