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