Promethium

Promethium is a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has the symbol Pm on the periodic table. It has the atomic number 61 which means it has 61 protons in its atom. It is the only synthetic element in the Lanthanide group as all its isotopes are radioactive. Together with Technetium, these are the only two radioactive elements below lead. Most Promethium is artificially produced. The longest-living  isotope of promethium is 145Pm, with a half-life of 17.7 years. 

 Uses 
Promethium is used in the illuminated digits of some clocks, its Beta Radiation may be used to measure thickness. 

Related pages
 Periodic table
 List of common elements

Category:Lanthanides
Category:Synthetic elements