Preferred Label : promethium;
RADLEX synonyms : Pm;
Definition : Promethium. A radioactive element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic
symbol Pm, atomic number 61, and atomic weight 147. It has been used in the construction
of atomic batteries, in the preparation of self-luminous compounds, and as a beta-particle
source for thickness gauges. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0033406;
Origin ID : RID11882;
UMLS CUI : C0033406;
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Promethium. A radioactive element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic
symbol Pm, atomic number 61, and atomic weight 147. It has been used in the construction
of atomic batteries, in the preparation of self-luminous compounds, and as a beta-particle
source for thickness gauges. [MeSH]
