Fermium
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Fermium | |
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Properties | |
Atomic symbol | Fm |
Atomic number | 100 |
Classification | Metallic |
Atomic mass | 257 amu |
Other Information | |
Date of discovery | 1952 |
Name of discoverer | G.R. Choppin, S.G. Thompson, A. Ghiorso and B.G. Harvey |
Name origin | Named after the scientist, Enrico Fermi. |
Uses | None. |
Obtained from | Fm-253 can be produced in nanogram (10-9) quantities by bombarding Pu-239 with neutrons. |
Fermium is a synthetic element named after physicist Enrico Fermi. It is highly radioactive, and has no known practical uses.
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**Actinides | 100
Fm 257.1 |
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