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Natural promethium is exceedingly scarce, it is typically synthesized in a nuclear reactor by bombarding uranium-235 (enriched uranium) with thermal neutrons to produce promethium-147, which has a halflife of 2.6234 years.
When promethium is needed it is usually synthesized, separated, and prepared in the buyer's desired chemical form just for that order. It is not kept in stock because it would likely decay significantly between manufacture and shipment. Only licenced industrial and research facilities are allowed to submit orders for promethium, not individuals.
Currently, Russia is the only country producing promethium-147 on a relatively large scale.
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What substances are in promethium bromide?
Promethium bromide contain promethium and bromine.
Is Promethium magetic?
Yes, Promethium is a radioactive element that is paramagnetic, meaning it is weakly attracted to magnetic fields.
Is promethium flamable?
Promethium is not flammable.
What are three compounds containing promethium?
Promethium salts, oxides, and halides are common compounds of promethium. Promethium oxide (Pm2O3) and promethium chloride (PmCl3) are among the compounds that can be formed with promethium.
Is promethium a solid?
Yes. Promethium is a solid.
Is promethium a flamable element?
Promethium is not flammable.
What is the normal stage of promethium?
Promethium is a metal.
Does promethium have protons?
Promethium has 61 protons.
Is promethium soluble?
Promethium is not soluble in water.
What is the normal phase of promethium?
Promethium is typically a solid at room temperature, specifically a metal.
Is promethium flammable?
Yes, promethium is flammable. It can ignite spontaneously in air and react with oxygen to produce heat and flames. Special precautions are necessary when handling promethium to prevent accidental fires.
How common is promethium?
Promethium is a rare artificial element.
