Eu is the symbol for Europium, a chemical element with atomic number 63 in the periodic table. The English name for Europium is also Europium.
Europium is a rare metal, belonging to the lanthanide group in the periodic table. The atomic mass of Europium is 151.964. The average atomic mass of Europium is about 152.0 u.
Europium forms Eu^2+ and Eu^3+ ions in solution.
Properties:
Europium has a silver-white color, characteristic of metals. Europium does not have a specific smell. The natural state of Europium at room temperature is solid.
Europium has chemical properties similar to other metals in the lanthanide group. It easily reacts with most oxidizing substances but is difficult to react with reducing substances.
Common chemical reactions of Europium include reactions with oxygen, reactions with acid, and reactions with other metals.
Preparation of Europium:
There are only a few known experimental methods for preparing Europium, so it is not commonly used in regular chemical experiments. In industry, Europium is typically produced from mineral ore containing lanthanides.