Einsteinium
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| Einsteinium | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Es |
| Atomic number | 99 |
| Classification | Metallic |
| Atomic mass | 252 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1952 |
| Name of discoverer | G.R. Choppin, S.G. Thompson, A. Ghiorso and G.G. Harvey |
| Name origin | Named after the scientist, Albert Einstein. |
| Uses | None. |
| Obtained from | Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons. World production is probably less than 1 gram per year. |