HOLMIUM

HOLMIUM

• The element symbol is Ho
• The atomic number is 67
• The atomic weight is 164.9

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• Holmium is a metal
• The conductivity is thermal and electrical
• The state of matter is a solid

Holmium was discovered by Per Theodor Cleve in 1878. It's soft and it's a silvery gray color. The metal has a magnetic properties.

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• Holmium reacts slowly with cold water and fast with hot water
• Holmium is obtained through solvent extraction
• It is very flammable so it should be kept away from heat

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• Holmiums chemical group is Lanthanoid
• Holmium is a rare earth metal and it burns in the air when its heated

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