Curium (Cm)

A fascinating actinide element.

Curium is element 96 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
96
Symbol
Cm
Atomic mass
247 u
Category
Actinide
Period
7
Group
Not assigned
Block
f
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Rn] 5f7 6d1 7s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.28
Density
13.51 g/cm³
Melting point
1340 °C
Boiling point
3110 °C