Properties of Thulium (Tm)
Thulium is a chemical element with the symbol (Tm) and atomic number 69. It is a rare earth metal and a member of the lanthanide series in the periodic table. Thulium is a soft, silvery-gray metal that is often used in various technologies, including medical imaging and lasers.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of thulium (Tm) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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Physical Properties | Metric |
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Crystal Structure | Hexagonal close-packed (hcp) |
Atomic Number | 69 |
Molar Mass | 168.9342 g/mol |
Density | 9320 kg/m3 |
Mechanical Properties | Metric |
Young’s Modulus (E) | 74 GPa |
Shear Modulus (G) | 30.5 GPa |
Bulk Modulus (K) | 44.5 GPa |
Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.213 |
Thermal Properties | Metric |
Melting Point | 1545 °C |
Boiling Point | 1950 °C |
Thermal Conductivity (27°C) | 16.9 W/m·K |
Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) (25°C) | 160 J/kg·K |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C) | 1.33×10-5 1/°C |
Electrical Properties | Metric |
Electrical Resistivity | 6.76×10-5 Ω·cm |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.