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Fermium

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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.