Promethium
About the Display:
- Promethium: Radioactive element
- Named after Greek God Prometheus
- Trickster who stole fire from Zeus for mortals
- Chained up while an eagle ate his liver every day
The Story of Prometheus!
All about promethium:
Box Contains:
- Promethium lapel pin painted with a luminescent paint: before scientists realized the dangers of radioactive material, promethium was used in luminescent paints, particularly blue and green ones due to its glow
- Prometheus statue: representing him bringing fire to mankind
- Prometheus keychains: representing his punishment and victories for mankind
- Prometheus postcards: depicting his punishment from Zeus
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Symbol: Pm
Atomic Number: 61
Atomic Mass: 145 u
Electron Configuration: [Xe] 4f56s2
Year Discovered: 1945
Discovered By: Jacob Marinsky, Lawrence Glendenin, and Charles Coryell