Data of a Given Property For All Elements

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