Data of a Given Property For All Elements

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