61 Pm 145
Promethium
lanthanide · Group 3 · Period 6
2 section(s) thin
Atomic properties
Atomic number
61
Z
Density
7.26 g/cm³
at STP
Melting point
1042 °C
at 1 atm
Boiling point
3000 °C
at 1 atm
Crystal structure
hexagonal
Electron config.
[Xe] 4f⁵ 6s²
Oxidation states
+3
most common
Market data
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the source documents.
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Activity | Price Range (USD/g) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promethium-147 Metal | ¹⁴⁷Pm | 147 g/mol | 927 Ci/g | $50,000-80,000 | Nuclear batteries, thickness gauges |
| Promethium-147 Oxide | ¹⁴⁷Pm₂O₃ | 341.8 g/mol | ~400 Ci/g | $40,000-60,000 | Radioisotope thermoelectric generators |
| Promethium-147 Chloride | ¹⁴⁷PmCl₃ | 253.3 g/mol | ~550 Ci/g | $45,000-65,000 | Research, tracer studies |
| Promethium-147 Luminous Compound | ¹⁴⁷Pm + ZnS | Variable | 1-10 Ci/g | $30,000-50,000 | Legacy luminous paint (discontinued) |
| Promethium-145 Research Grade | ¹⁴⁵Pm | 145 g/mol | 940 Ci/g | $100,000-150,000 | Nuclear research, spectroscopy |
| Promethium Beta Sources | ¹⁴⁷Pm (sealed) | N/A | 0.1-100 mCi | $5,000-20,000/source | Thickness measurement, static elimination |
Suppliers by country
🇺🇸 United States
| Organization | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Pm-147 oxide, metal, chloride | High-purity isotope production, custom synthesis |
| Savannah River National Laboratory | Pm-147 from fission products | Fission product recovery, purification |
| QSA Global (Curium) | Sealed sources, industrial gauges | Industrial radiography sources |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Organization | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| JSC Isotope | Pm-147 compounds, sealed sources | Commercial isotope production |
| Mayak Production Association | Pm-147 from reprocessing | Fission product recovery |
🇫🇷 France
| Organization | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Orano (formerly Areva) | Pm-147 from spent fuel | Nuclear fuel cycle, isotope separation |
🇨🇦 Canada
| Organization | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Nuclear Laboratories | Research quantities, custom synthesis | Isotope R&D, medical isotopes |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Organization | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| National Nuclear Laboratory | Research quantities | Nuclear research, specialized applications |
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promethium-147 Metal | ¹⁴⁷Pm | 147 | 6.80 |
| Promethium-145 Metal | ¹⁴⁵Pm | 145 | 6.90 |
| Promethium-147 Oxide | ¹⁴⁷Pm₂O₃ | 341.8 | 2.93 |
| Promethium-147 Chloride | ¹⁴⁷PmCl₃ | 253.3 | 3.95 |
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Energy Consumption