Thulium vs Lutetium
| Property | Tm Thulium | Lu Lutetium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 69 | 71 |
| Symbol | Tm | Lu |
| Name | Thulium | Lutetium |
| Category | lanthanide | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 168.93422 u | 174.9668 u |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Group | N/A | 3 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f13 | [Xe]6s24f145d1 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.25 | 1.27 |
| Electron affinity | 1.029 eV | 0.346 eV |
| Density | 9320 kg/m³ | 9840 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1544.85 °C | 1662.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1949.85 °C | 3401.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1879 | 1907 |