Thulium
Thulium, Tm, is a metallic element, which is found in the lanthanum series
of inner transition metals in
Group IIIa of the periodic table.
- Atomic Number : 69
- Relative Atomic Mass : 168.93
Discovery
Thulium was discovered by Cleve in 1879AD.
Occurrence
Thulium occurs in Monazite.
Extraction
Preparation
Manufacture
Properties
- Thulium is the least abundant rare Earth element.
- Thulium is a silvery metal.
Reactions
Uses
Thulium is used in ferrites in microwave equipment.
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