Data of a Given Property For All Elements

      
Atomic # Symbol Name Common Uses
                       
40ZrZirconiumChemical pipelines, nuclear reactors, furnace bricks, abrasives, zircon gems
30ZnZincGalvanized steel, brass, batteries, white paint, phosphors in tvs and lamps, fertilizer
39YYttriumPhosphors in color tvs, lasers, furnace bricks, high-temperature superconductors
70YbYtterbiumFiber optic signal amplifiers, infrared fiber lasers, stainless steel alloys
54XeXenonLamps, headlights, stadium lamps, projectors, strobes, lasers, spacecraft ion engines
23VVanadiumSteel, structures, vehicles, springs, driveshafts, tools, aerospace
92UUraniumNuclear reactor fuel, nuclear weapons, counterweights, armor-piercing bullets
74WTungstenFilaments in lamps and tvs, cutting tools, abrasives, thermocouples
22TiTitaniumAerospace, racing bikes, artificial joints, white paint
50SnTinSolders, plated food cans, bronze, pewter cups, glassmaking, fire sprinklers
69TmThuliumInfrared lasers, laser surgery, phosphors
90ThThoriumNuclear reactor fuel, gas lamp mantles, tungsten filaments
81TlThalliumLow-mp mercury alloys, low-temperature thermometers, undersea lamps, photocells
65TbTerbiumPhosphors in tvs & trichromatic fluorescent lamps, computer disks, magnetostrictive materials
117TsTennessineScientific study
52TeTelluriumAlloys, semiconductors, photocopiers, computer disk, thermo-electric coolers and generators
43TcTechnetiumMedical diagnostic tracer
73TaTantalumLabware, surgical tools, artificial joints, capacitors, mobile phones
16SSulfurGypsum, rubber, acids, papermaking
38SrStrontiumRed fireworks, flares, phosphors, nuclear batteries, medical diagnostic tracer
11NaSodiumBaking soda, antacids, lye, soap, soda ash, glass, papermaking, street lamps
47AgSilverJewelry, silverware, coins, dentistry, photo film
14SiSiliconCeramics, glass, semiconductors, computer chips, silicone rubber
34SeSeleniumSemiconductors, photocopiers, laser printers, photocells, red glass, dandruff shampoo, rubber
106SgSeaborgiumScientific study
21ScScandiumAluminum alloys, racing bikes, stadium lamps, furnace bricks
62SmSamariumMagnets, electric motors, speakers and headphones, infrared sensors, infrared-absorbing glass
104RfRutherfordiumScientific study
44RuRutheniumElectric contacts, leaf switches, pen tips, catalyst, hydrogen production
37RbRubidiumAtomic clocks, global navigation (GPS), vacuum tube scavenger
111RgRoentgeniumScientific study
45RhRhodiumLabware, reflectors, electric contacts, thermocouples, catalyst, pollution control
75ReRheniumRocket engines, heater coils, laboratory filaments, electric contacts, thermocouples, catalyst
86RnRadonSurgical implants for cancer treatment
88RaRadiumLuminous watches, medical radon production, radiography
91PaProtactiniumScientific study
61PmPromethiumLuminous dials, sheet thickness gauges
59PrPraseodymiumTorchworker didymium eyeglasses, lighter flints, arc lamps, magnets, yellow glass
19KPotassiumSoap, fertilizer, potash, matches, gunpowder
84PoPoloniumAnti-static brushes, tobacco
94PuPlutoniumNuclear reactor fuel, nuclear weapons
78PtPlatinumLabware, spark plugs, catalyst, pollution control, petroleum cracking, processing fats
15PPhosphorusFertilizer, acids, detergents, matches
46PdPalladiumLabware, electric contacts, dentistry, catalyst, pollution control
8OOxygenCombustion, life support, fire
76OsOsmiumElectric contacts, pen tips, needles, fingerprint powder
118OgOganessonScientific study
102NoNobeliumScientific study
7NNitrogenAmmonia, fertilizer, explosives (TNT), refrigerants
41NbNiobiumChemical pipelines, superconductors, magnetic levitation trains, MRI magnets
113NhNihoniumScientific study
28NiNickelStainless steel, kitchenware, nichrome heaters, coins, nicad batteries
93NpNeptuniumNeutron detectors, dosimeters, possibly nuclear weapons
10NeNeonAdvertising signs, lasers, supercold refrigerant
60NdNeodymiumStrong magnets, electric motors, speakers and headphones, lasers, lighter flints
115McMoscoviumScientific study
42MoMolybdenumHard steel, cutting tools, drill bits, armor plate, gun barrels, fertilizer
80HgMercuryThermometers, barometers, thermostats, street lamps, fluorescent lamps, dentistry
101MdMendeleviumScientific study
109MtMeitneriumScientific study
25MnManganeseHard tough steel, earthmovers, rock crushers, rails, plows, axes, batteries, fertilizer
12MgMagnesiumAluminum alloys, cars, planes, bikes, flares, sparklers, antacids
71LuLutertiumCancer-fighting photodynamic (light-activated) medicine
116LvLivermoriumScientific study
3LiLithiumAluminum alloys, batteries, impact-resistant ceramic cookware, mood stabilizer
82PbLeadWeights, solders, batteries, bullets, crystal glass, old plumbing, radiation shield
103LrLawrenciumScientific study
57LaLanthanumOptical glass, telescope eyepieces, camera lenses, lighter flints, arc lamps
36KrKryptonHigh-intensity lamps, headlights, flashlights, lanterns, neon tubes, lasers
26FeIronSteel alloys, structures, vehicles, magnets
77IrIridiumLabware, spark plugs, pen tips, needles
53IIodineDisinfectant for wounds & drinking water, added to salt for thyroid disease, photo film
49InIndiumSolders, glass seals, glass coatings, liquid crystal displays, semiconductors, diodes, photocells
1HHydrogenProduction of Ammonia, Hydrogenation of organic compounds, liquid Hydrogen fuel
67HoHolmiumInfrared lasers, laser surgery, eye-safe laser rangefinders, computer disks, yellow glass filters
2HeHeliumBalloons, lasers, supercold refrigerant, cooling of MRI detectors
108HsHassiumScientific study
72HfHafniumNuclear reactor control rods in submarines, plasma torch electrodes
79AuGoldJewelry, coins, ultra-thin gold leaf, electric contacts
32GeGermaniumSemiconductors, transistors, rectifiers, diodes, photocells, lenses, infrared windows
31GaGalliumSemiconductors, light-emitting diodes, signal lights, tiny lasers
64GdGadoliniumMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast enhancer, phosphors, neutron radiography
87FrFranciumStudied in laser atom traps
9FFluorineGlowing fluorite, toothpaste, nonstick cookware, CFC refrigerants
114FlFleroviumScientific study
100FmFermiumScientific study
63EuEuropiumPhosphors in color tvs and trichromatic fluorescent lamps, luminous paint, lasers
68ErErbiumFiber optic signal amplifiers, IR lasers, laser surgery, pink glass, sunglasses, vanadium alloys
99EsEinsteintiumScientific study
66DyDysprosiumNuclear control rods, MRI phosphors, computer disks, magnetostrictive materials
105DbDubniumScientific study
110DsDarmstadtiumScientific study
96CmCuriumScientific instruments, mineral analyzers
29CuCopperWires, cookware, brass, bronze, coins, pipes
112CnCoperniciumScientific study
27CoCobaltHard strong steel, cutting tools, turbines, magnets, blue glass and ceramics
24CrChromiumStainless steel, kitchenware, nichrome heaters, car trim, paints, recording tape
17ClChlorineBleach, disinfectant, drinking water, swimming pools, PVC plastic pipes and bottles
55CsCesiumAtomic clocks, global navigation (GPS), vacuum tube scavenger
58CeCeriumLighter flints, arc lamps, gas lamp mantles, self-cleaning ovens, glass polishing
6CCarbonCarbon fiber, pencils, wood, paper, cloth, plastic, coal, oil
98CfCaliforniumScientific instruments, mineral analyzers
20CaCalciumChalk, gypsum, plaster, mortar, cement, antacids
48CdCadmiumElectroplated steel, nicad batteries, red and yellow paints, fire sprinklers
35BrBromineDisinfectant, pools and spas, photo film, flame retardant, leaded gas, sedatives
5BBoronSoap, fertilizer, fibers, sports equipment, heat-resistant borosilicate glass, semiconductors
107BhBohriumScientific study
83BiBismuthSolders, fuses, fire sprinklers, cosmetics pigment
4BeBerylliumNon-sparking copper alloy tools, aerospace, X-Ray windows
97BkBerkeliumScientific study
56BaBariumStomach X-Ray contrast enhancer, green fireworks, whitener and filler for paper
85AtAstatineCancer medicine
33AsArsenicPoisons, semiconductors, light-emitting diodes, signal lights, tiny lasers
18ArArgonLight bulbs, neon tubes, lasers, welding gas
51SbAntimonySolders, lead hardener, batteries, bullet, semiconductors, photocells, matches, flame retardant
95AmAmericiumSmoke detectors, sheet thickness gauges
13AlAluminumKitcheware, cans, foil, machinery, cars, planes, bikes, ceramics, corundum, gems
89AcActiniumCancer medicine, neutron source