"Promethium Unveiled: Rare Element's Properties and Tech Potential Revealed"
TL;DR
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered crucial properties of the rare, radioactive element promethium, nearly 80 years after its discovery. By isolating a pure sample and using advanced techniques, they analyzed promethium's bonding properties, comparing it with other lanthanides. This breakthrough could lead to improved separation technologies and new applications for rare earth elements.
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