Er

Erbium

Element 68 · Lanthanide · Period 6, Group 14

Solid · Discovered 1843

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number68
Atomic Mass167.26u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s2 4f12
Electronegativity1.24Pauling
Atomic Radius235pm
Ionization Energy6.108eV
Oxidation States+3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1802K
Boiling Point3141K
Density9.07g/cm³
Group BlockLanthanide
Year Discovered1843