Facts about the
Definition of the Element Curium
The Element Curium is defined as...
A radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding
plutonium with helium nuclei. The most common uses of Curium are
in Pacemakers, Remote navigational buoys and in Space missions.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Curium
What are the origins of the word Curium ?
The name originates from the word 'Curie' as it was amed in
honour of Marie Curie and her husband Pierre Curie.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Curium
Curium classified as an element in the Actinide series as one of
the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of
the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare Earth
Elements are of the Lanthanide and Actinide series. Most of the
elements in the Actinide series are synthetic or man-made.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Curium
First synthesized at the University of California, Berkeley, USA
by Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, and Albert Ghiorso in 1944.
Discovery credited to Glenn Seaborg.
Occurrence of the
element Curium in
the Atmosphere
Man-made
Common Uses of Curium
Pacemakers
Remote navigational buoys
Space missions
The Properties of the Element Curium
Name of Element : Curium
Symbol of Element: Cm
Atomic Number: 96
Atomic Mass: (247.0) amu
Melting Point: 1340.0 °C - 1613.15 °K
Boiling Point: Unknown
Number of Protons/Electrons: 96
Number of Neutrons: 151
Crystal Structure: Unknown
Density @ 293 K: 13.511 g/cm3
Color: Unknown
The element Curium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Curium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Curium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Curium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Curium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Curium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. First synthesized at the University of California, Berkeley,
USA by Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, and Albert Ghiorso in
1944. Discovery credited to Glenn Seaborg. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Curium is
just one element that can be found.
