63 Eu
Lanthanide
Europium
Phosphor in red TV screens.
Properties of Europium
- Atomic number (Z)
- 63
- Symbol
- Eu
- Atomic mass
- 151.96 g/mol
- Category
- Lanthanide
- Group
- 3
- Period
- 6
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 4f⁷ 6s²
- Electronegativity (Pauling)
- 1.2
- Atomic radius
- 231 pm
- First ionization energy
- 547 kJ/mol
- Melting point
- 1099 K (825.9 °C)
- Boiling point
- 1802 K (1528.8 °C)
- Density
- 5.243 g/cm³
- Phase at 25 °C
- Solid
- Discovered
- Discovered in 1901
Frequently asked questions
What is Europium?
Europium (Eu) is a lanthanide, element number 63 on the periodic table. Phosphor in red TV screens.
What is the atomic number and atomic mass of Europium?
Europium has atomic number 63 and an atomic mass of about 151.96 g/mol.
What is the electron configuration of Europium?
The electron configuration of Europium is [Xe] 4f⁷ 6s².
Where is Europium on the periodic table?
Europium sits in group 3, period 6, and is classified as a lanthanide.