Facts about the
Definition of the Element Europium
The Element Europium is defined as...
A silvery-white, soft, rare-earth element occurring in monazite
and bastnaesite and used to dope lasers and to absorb neutrons in
research. The most common uses of Europium are
in Color televisions
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Europium
What are the origins of the word Europium ?
The name originates as it was named after the continent of Europe
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Europium
Europium classified as an element in the Lanthanide 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 divided into the Lanthanide and Actinide
series. The elements in the Lanthanide series closely resemble
lanthanum, and one another, in their chemical and physical
properties. Their compounds are used as catalysts in the
production of petroleum and synthetic products.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Europium
Europium was first found by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in
1890. But its discovery is credited to the French chemist Eugene-Antole
Demarçay in 1901.
Occurrence of the
element Europium in
the Atmosphere
Occurs in monazite and bastnaesite
Common Uses of
Europium
Color televisions
The Properties of the Element Europium
Name of Element : Europium
Symbol: Eu
Atomic Number: 63
Atomic Mass: 151.964 amu
Melting Point: 822.0 °C - 1095.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1597.0 °C - 1870.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 63
Number of Neutrons: 89
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 5.259 g/cm3
Color: silver
The element Europium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Europium 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 Europium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Europium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Europium 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 Europium 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. Europium was first found by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran
in 1890. But its discovery is credited to the French chemist
Eugene-Antole Demarçay in 1901. 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
Europium is
just one element that can be found.
