Technetium (Tc)

A fascinating transition metal element.

Technetium is element 43 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
43
Symbol
Tc
Atomic mass
98 u
Category
Transition Metal
Period
5
Group
7
Block
d
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d5 5s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.9
Density
11.5 g/cm³
Melting point
2157 °C
Boiling point
4265 °C