Basic Properties
Symbol:
Es
Atomic number: 99
Atomic weight: {252}
Group name: Actinoid
Period in periodic table: 7 (actinoid)
Block in periodic table: f-block
Ground state electron configuration:
Rn.5f
11.7s
2
Physical Properties
Standard state: solid at 298 K
Colour: unknown, but probably metallic and silvery white or grey in appearance
Molar volume (/cm3): 28.52
Melting point (/K): 1133 or 860 °C (1580°F)