- Definition of Pm
Pm is the symbol for Promethium, a chemical element in the periodic table with the atomic number Z=61. Promethium is one of the rarest chemical elements, it does not exist in its natural state on Earth, but can be produced in nuclear reactions.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Promethium
1.1.2 English name: Promethium
1.2. Atomic mass: 145
1.3. Atomic weight: 145.0 u
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Promethium exists as mono or poly ions.
1.4 Ion structure: Pm3+
- Properties of Pm
2.1 Physical properties of Pm
State: solid
Colour: silver
Odour: odourless
PH: not applicable
2.2 Chemical properties of Pm: Promethium is a rare metal, with chemical properties similar to other lanthanide elements.
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Common chemical equations involving Pm
Promethium is mostly used in nuclear applications, so there are not many common chemical equations involving Pm. -
Synthesis of Pm
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Pm: Due to its nuclear properties, Promethium cannot be synthesized in a laboratory.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Pm: Promethium is synthesized from the decay products of uranium or plutonium in nuclear reactions.