Elemental Analysis - Fermium (Fm)

Fermium was discovered in 1952 during a ten-megaton nuclear test (the first successful hydrogen fusion bomb explosion). The element einsteinium was also discovered at this time. The discovery of fermium was kept secret until 1955, at the behest of the US military, due to cold war tensions.

Fermium, which can be formed by neutron bombardment of lighter elements, is the heaviest synthetic element that can be prepared in macroscopic quantities.

Although alloys containing rare earth metals have been produced, fermium metal has not been prepared. The fermium and ytterbium alloy is shiny and silver in color. The chemical properties of fermium have been studied in trace quantities requiring innovative experimental techniques.

There are 21 known isotopes of fermium. Two of them are semi-stable. The most stable is the fermium-257 isotope.

Fermium is very difficult to obtain. The element has no commercial use, as it is present only in small quantities and all of its isotopes have short half-lives. It is used only in scientific research.

Fermium is harmful due to its radioactivity. Fermium is a synthetic, highly radioactive metal and has only been produced in small quantities. Under normal conditions, it behaves in aqueous solution as expected for the trivalent actinide ion.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are fermium (Fm) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.