What are the basic properties of Technetium?
Technetium (symbol: Tc) is a transition metal with atomic number 43. Its atomic mass is 98.0 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 7.
Technetium (Tc) Properties and Facts
Element 43 - Transition Metal
What is the electron configuration of Technetium?
The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d⁵ 5s²
What are the physical properties of Technetium?
Melting point: 2430.0 K
Boiling point: 4538.0 K
Density: 11.5 g/cm³
What are the known isotopes of Technetium?
- Tc-97: Half-life of 4.21 million years
- Tc-98: Half-life of 4.2 million years
- Tc-99: Half-life of 211,000 years
What is the biological role and occurrence of Technetium?
Biological role: No biological role
Natural occurrence: Synthetic element, trace amounts in uranium ores