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Holmium was not named after a scientist, it was actually named after the Latin name for Stockholm.

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5 scientist named after elements?

Einsteinium, lawrencium, Mendelevium, Holmium, Rutherfordium


What is holmium's abbreviation?

Holmium's abreviation is Ho


Is holmium a metal or non metal?

Holmium is a rare earth metal.


Are lithium and holmium both elements?

Lithium is an element, however "Holmium" is not you may be mistaking Holmium for Helium though


What is the symbol for holmium?

The symbol for holmium on the periodic table is: Ho


What is Holmium's atomic mass?

Holmium's atomic mass is 164.93032.


What family does the element holmium belong to?

Holmium is in the lanthanoid series.


What is the chemical symbol of holmium?

Holmium symbol is 'Ho'. Atomic No. is 67 Atomic Mass is 164.93 (165) It is the 11th member of the Lanthanide period. (Period 6). It is named after the Latin name for 'Stockholm Sweden' , ( Holmia) because it was discivered by Swedish chemist 'PerTeodor Cleve', and independently by Swiss chemists ''Jaques-Louis Soret and Marc Delafontaine'.


What color is holmium?

Holmium (67 on the Periodic Table) is a shiny metallic silver colour.


Is holmium poisonous?

Yes holmium has a low level of acute toxicity.


Does holmium have a taste or odor?

Holmium does not have a distinct taste or odor, as it is a rare earth element that is not commonly encountered in everyday life.


What are the intreresting facts about holmium?

Holmium is a member of the lanthanides group. As a curiosity holmium has the greatest magnetic strength between the elements. Applications: as holmium oxide for the calibration of spectrophotometers, neutron adsorbent, lasers, colorant for glass, etc.