thulium

thulium

thulium (symbol Tm) Lustrous, silver-white, metallic element of the lanthanide series (rare-earth metals). Its chief ore is monazite but thulium is as rare as gold. Soft, malleable and ductile, it combines with oxygen and the halogens. It is used in arc lighting and portable X-ray units. It is used in arc lighting and portable X-ray units. It was discovered in 1879 by Swedish chemist Per Cleve (1840–1905). Properties: at.no. 69; r.a.m. 168.9342; r.d. 9.31 (25°C); m.p. 1545°C (2813°F); b.p. 1947°C (3537°F); most stable isotope Tm169 (100%).

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Tm • symb. the chemical element thulium.

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