Category
transition metal
State at Room Temperature
solid
Electron Configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s¹ 4f¹⁴ 5d⁹
Valence Electrons
1
Lewis Dot:•
Electronegativity
2.28
Pauling scale
Oxidation States
+2+4
Melting Point
2041.4 K
1768.25°C
Boiling Point
4098 K
3824.85°C
Density
21.45
g/cm³
Position in Table
Group 10Period 6d-block
Discovery
Historical Information
Discovered byAntonio de Ulloa
Year1735
Common Uses
Applications & Industries
Catalytic converters, jewelry, laboratory equipment, chemotherapy
Related Elements
Same group or period
Related Calculators
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