Terbium


 * Element Name:** Terbium


 * Element Symbol:** Tb


 * Atomic Mass:** 159[[image:TerbiumBrandi.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 65


 * Protons:** 65


 * Electrons:** 65


 * Discovery:** Terbium was discovered by Carl Masander in 1843.


 * How It Was Named:** Terbium got its name by the town it was found in, called Ytterby.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1356°C


 * Boiling Point:** 3230°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Terbium is a silvery-white color
 * Terbium is a metal
 * Terbium is odorless


 * Uses of Element:** It is used for the green and yellow coloring in television screens, and to also make x-ray photographs.


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * The electrons per shell in Terbium are 2, 8, 18, 27, 8, 2.
 * The density of Terbium is 8.23 grams.

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