Terbium vs Thulium
| Property | Tb Terbium | Tm Thulium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 65 | 69 |
| Symbol | Tb | Tm |
| Name | Terbium | Thulium |
| Category | lanthanide | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 158.92535 u | 168.93422 u |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f9 | [Xe]6s24f13 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | 1.25 |
| Electron affinity | 1.124 eV | 1.029 eV |
| Density | 8230 kg/m³ | 9320 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1355.85 °C | 1544.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3229.85 °C | 1949.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1843 | 1879 |