Promethium is important because it is a unique chemical element. And it is the only one other than technetium with elements that are heavier that have stable isotopes. Promethium has no stable isotopes. There is almost none of this interesting metal in the earth's crust. It is found in less than trace quantities. We know almost all of what we know about promethium from quantities we've made in the laboratory. Use the link below for more information.
Applications of promethium:
- beta radiation source in instruments used to measure thickness of coatings by retrodiffusion of beta radiations
- luminous paints
- atomic batteries
Promethium is used to measure the thickness of materials! It also shows promise as an portable X-ray generator and power source for spacecraft.
Promethium was identified and prepared for the first time in 1945, at Oak Ridge, USA by Jacob A. Marinsky, Lawrence E. Glendenin, Charles D.Coryell, Harold G. Richter.
nuclear batteries
It is impossible, promethium is highly radioactive.
Promethium can be melted and boiled.
Promethium 145 has a half life of 17.7 years. Promethium 146 has a half life of 5.53 years. Promethium 147 has a half life of o.22 years.
Promethium does not occur naturally on earth, but as a by-product of uranium fission. It is very radioactive and its salts have a pinkish or reddish color. Promethium colors its surrounding air with a pale blue-green light.
The chemical symbol of promethium is Pr.
Promethium can be used in luminous paints.
It is impossible, promethium is highly radioactive.
Promethium is paramagnetic.
Promethium is not flammbale.
Promethium bromide contain promethium and bromine.
Applications of promethium:- beta radiation source in instruments used to measure thickness of coatings by retrodiffusion of beta radiations- luminous paints- atomic batteries
Applications of promethium:- beta radiation source in instruments used to measure thickness of coatings by retrodiffusion of beta radiations- luminous paints- atomic batteries
Promethium is not flammable.
Promethium has no odor.
Applications of promethium:- beta radiation source in instruments used to measure thickness of coatings by retrodiffusion of beta radiations- luminous paints- atomic batteries
Promethium is not soluble in water.
Promethium is a metal.