Promethium

Promethium is a chemical element that has the symbol Pm on the periodic table. It has the atomic number 61 which means it has 61 protons in its atom. It is a Lanthanide. All its isotopes are radioactive. Together with Technetium, these are the only two radioactive elements below lead. Most Promethium is artificially produced. The longest-living promethium is ¹⁴⁵Pm, with a half-life of 17.7 years.

Promethium is used in the illuminated digits of some clocks, its Beta Radiation may be used to measure thickness.

Related pages

• Periodic table
• List of common elements