Einsteinium (Es)

A fascinating actinide element.

Einsteinium is element 99 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
99
Symbol
Es
Atomic mass
252 u
Category
Actinide
Period
7
Group
Not assigned
Block
f
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Rn] 5f11 7s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.3
Density
8.84 g/cm³
Melting point
860 °C
Boiling point
996 °C