Promethium (Pm)

A fascinating lanthanide element.

Promethium is element 61 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
61
Symbol
Pm
Atomic mass
145 u
Category
Lanthanide
Period
6
Group
Not assigned
Block
f
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f5 6s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.13
Density
7.26 g/cm³
Melting point
1042 °C
Boiling point
3000 °C