Group Number
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Element Family
Transition Metal
Lanthanide
Space Group Name
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Space Group Number
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Interesting Facts
- Rutherfordium does not occur in nature as it is a synthetic element.
- Till date Rutherfordium metal has 15 radioisotopes created synthetically.
- Promethium metal found in Pitchblende.
- Promethium metal is highly radioactive metal.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Accelerated 113 to 115 MeV Neon Ions, Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Chien Shiung Wu, Emilio Segrè, Hans Bethe
Discovery
In 1964
In 1942
Uses & Benefits
- Currently known uses of Rutherfordium metal are limited to research purpose only.
- It is used for research purpose. Very small amount of this metal is used in atomic batteries.
- Its radioactive decay is used for a phosphor to give off light. The light emitted is converted into electricity.
Other Uses
Alloys, Research Purposes
NA
Toxicity
Unknown
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No
Physical State
Solid
Solid
Luster
Unknown Luster
Metallic
Speed of Sound
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α Allotropes
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β Allotropes
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γ Allotropes
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Allred Rochow Electronegativity
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Electrochemical Equivalent
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Electron Work Function
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Other Chemical Properties
Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Radioactivity
Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Solubility
Electron Configuration
[Rn] 5f14 6d2 7s2
[Xe] 4f5 6s2
Crystal Structure
Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP)
Double Hexagonal Close Packed (DHCP)
Crystal Lattice
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DHCP-Crystal-Structure-of-Promethium.jpg#100
Van der Waals Radius
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Atomic Volume
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Valence Electron Potential
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Lattice Constant
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Lattice Angles
NA
Unknown
Lattice C/A Ratio
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Density At Room Temperature
Tensile Strength
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Viscosity
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Shear Modulus
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Bulk Modulus
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Young's Modulus
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Poisson Ratio
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Other Mechanical Properties
Unknown
NA
Specific Gravity
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Magnetic Ordering
Unknown
Paramagnetic
Electrical Property
Unknown
Conductor
Resistivity
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Electron Affinity
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Specific Heat
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Molar Heat Capacity
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Thermal Conductivity
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Critical Temperature
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Thermal Expansion
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Enthalpy of Fusion
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Enthalpy of Atomization
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Standard Molar Entropy
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