Eu
Europium Symbol (Eu)
Europium is element 63 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Eu and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Eu mean?
Eu is the chemical symbol for europium, element number 63 in the periodic table. Europium is a lanthanide in the f-block, period 6. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1901.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Eu |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 63 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 151.964 |
| Group / period | f-block / 6 |
| Element category | lanthanide |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s² 4f⁷ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +3, +2 |
| Melting point | 1095 K (821.85 °C) |
| Boiling point | 1802 K (1528.85 °C) |
| Density | 5.24 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | 1901 |
How to type Eu
- Plain text: type
Eu— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Eu}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Eu}. - HTML:
Eu; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for europium?
The chemical symbol for europium is Eu.
What is the atomic number of europium?
Europium has atomic number 63, meaning each atom has 63 protons.
What is the electron configuration of europium?
The ground-state electron configuration of europium is [Xe]6s² 4f⁷.
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Reference: Europium on PubChem (NIH)