Europium (Eu) Properties and Facts

Element 63 - Lanthanide

What are the basic properties of Europium?

Europium (symbol: Eu) is a lanthanide with atomic number 63. Its atomic mass is 151.96 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 3.

What is the electron configuration of Europium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f⁷ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Europium?

Melting point: 1099.0 K
Boiling point: 1802.0 K
Density: 5.24 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Europium?

  • Eu-151: 47.81% abundance
  • Eu-153: 52.19% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Europium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in rare earth minerals

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