| Symbol |
Name |
Atomic
Number |
Atomic
Weight |
Group
Number |
| Ho |
Holmium |
67 |
164.93032 |
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Description
Standard State: solid at 298 K
Color: silvery white
Holmium was announced as Element X in 1878 were the spectral absorption bands of
holmium bands were noticed. Holmium is relatively soft and malleable, and is stable in dry air at room temperature,
but oxidizes quickly in moist air and even at elevated temperatures. The metal has
unusual magnetic properties and few uses have been found for this element.
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