Element | Einsteinium

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Einsteinium is a man made actinide produced in nuclear explosions or reactors and used only in minute quantities for fundamental research.

Properties of Einsteinium | It exhibits typical actinide behavior with +3 oxidation state common and is highly radioactive with limited availability.

Uses of Einsteinium | No practical applications exist; einsteinium is produced for basic research into heavy element chemistry and nuclear properties.

Isotopes of Einsteinium | Einsteinium isotopes are radioactive and require specialized radiological facilities for handling, storage and disposal.