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Breakthrough Stabilizes Promethium-147 for New Insights

4/4/2025

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Researchers have made a breakthrough with promethium, element 61, known for its unstable isotopes. By isolating promethium-147 and bonding it with an organic molecule, they created a stable compound. This innovative approach enabled them to use X-ray absorption spectroscopy, uncovering fascinating insights into promethium's unique chemical and physical properties among the lanthanides.

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Researchers have made a breakthrough with promethium, element 61, known for its unstable isotopes. By isolating promethium-147 and bonding it with an organic molecule, they created a stable compound. This innovative approach enabled them to use X-ray absorption spectroscopy, uncovering fascinating insights into promethium's unique chemical and physical properties among the lanthanides.