Fermium

Fermium
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.