Data of a Given Property For All Elements

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