The Element Holmium

What is Holmium? Element Properties & Periodic Table Info

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Definition of the Holmium Element
A relatively soft, malleable, stable rare-earth element occurring in gadolinite, monazite, and other rare-earth minerals. It is slowly attacked by Oxygen and water and dissolves in acids. It is stable in dry air at room temperature. The Atomic Number of this element is 67 and the Element Symbol is Ho.

Origin / Meaning of the name Holmium
The name originates from the Latin word Holmia meaning Stockholm.

 

Periodic Table Group and Classification of the of the Holmium Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Holmium 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. Nearly 75% of all the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as metals which are detailed in the List of Metals.

Facts about the Discovery and History of the Holmium Element
Holmium was discovered by Marc Delafontaine and Jacques Louis Soret in 1878. Per Teodor Cleve independently discovered the element in 1878.

History of the Periodic Table
Check out the brief History of the Periodic Table which details dates and the names of famous scientists and chemists who contributed to the development of the Periodic Table.

Occurrence of the Holmium Element
Occurring in gadolinite, monazite and other rare-earth minerals

Abundances of the element in different environments
% in Universe 5×10-8%
% in Sun None
% in Meteorites 5.9×10-6%
% in Earth's Crust 0.00012%
% in Oceans 2.2×10-11%
% in Humans N/A

Associated Uses of Holmium
Nuclear reactors

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The Properties of the Holmium Element
Symbol of Element : Ho
Atomic Number: 67
Atomic Mass: 164.93031 amu
Melting Point: 1470.0 °C - 1743.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2720.0 °C - 2993.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 67
Number of Neutrons: 98
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 8.54 g/cm3
Color: Silver

The Properties of the Holmium Element
Name of Element : Holmium
Symbol of Element : Ho
Atomic Number: 67
Atomic Mass: 164.93031 amu
Melting Point: 1470.0 °C - 1743.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2720.0 °C - 2993.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 67
Number of Neutrons: 98
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 8.54 g/cm3
Color: Silver

Holmium as on the Periodic Table
Check out Holmium on the Periodic Table which arranges each 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 Holmium as on the Periodic Table for additional information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

What is Holmium - 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 and now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri  Mendeleev knew in his day in his day but still all fitting into his concept of  the "Periodic Table" in which Holmium is just one element that can be found.

Learn about what is Holmium with these fast facts...
These articles contain facts and information relating to Holmium and each of the other elements including the Periodic Symbol,  group, classification, properties and atomic number which is often referred to as the Periodic Table Number. Test your knowledge of chemistry and the Periodic Table by completing the Element Symbols and Atomic Numbers on our Blank Periodic Table. Chemistry students will also find a helpful section on Chemical Formulas.

What is the Element Holmium

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