Facts about the Classification of the Element Technetium
Technetium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Technetium
Technetium was discovered by Emilio Segre and Carlo Perrier in 1937 in Italy. Technetium was the first element to be artificially produced.

Occurrence of the element Technetium
Man-made but some red giant stars contain an emission line in their spectrum corresponding to the presence of technetium.

Common Uses of Technetium
Rust preventative
Radioactive tracing in medicine

The Properties of the Element Technetium

Name of Element : Technetium
Symbol of Element : Tc
Atomic Number of Technetium : 43
Atomic Mass: (98.0) amu
Melting Point: 2200.0 °C - 2473.15 °K
Boiling Point: 4877.0 °C - 5150.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Technetium : 43
Number of Neutrons in Technetium : 55
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 11.5 g/cm3
Color of Technetium : Unknown