Periodic table / Europium

Overview

Europium is a chemical element with symbol Eu and atomic number 63. It was isolated in 1901 and is named after the continent of Europe. It is a moderately hard, silvery metal which readily oxidizes in air and water.

Electron configuration

The electron configuration of Europium is [Xe] 4f7 6s2, with electron shells of 2, 8, 18, 25, 8, 2.

Physical and chemical properties

Europium is classified as a lanthanide. It has an atomic mass of 151.964 and exists as a solid at standard conditions.

Real-world uses of Europium

Europium, a lanthanide, is used in magnets, electronics, lighting, and other specialized high-tech applications.

Interesting facts about Europium

• Europium has the atomic number 63 and chemical symbol Eu.
• It belongs to period 6, group 3 of the periodic table.
• Europium was discovered by Eugène-Anatole Demarçay.

Explore Europium interactively

Want to compare Europium with other elements or see it highlighted on the full table? Open the interactive periodic table and click on Eu to explore properties, trends, and neighboring elements. You can also test your knowledge with our periodic table quiz game.