Fermium
| Formula / Notation | Fm |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 257 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Fermium?
Fermium is a synthetic radioactive actinide named after Enrico Fermi. Also first identified in Ivy Mike test debris in 1952. It is the heaviest element that can be produced in useful amounts by neutron bombardment of lighter elements.
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Fermium is a synthetic radioactive actinide named after Enrico Fermi. Also first identified in Ivy Mike test debris in 1952. It is the heaviest element that can be produced in useful amounts by neutron bombardment of lighter elements.
No practical uses. Used only in basic research into the properties of heavy elements.
Highly radioactive. Produced in picogram quantities only. Extreme radiation hazard.
The formula or notation for Fermium is: Fm