Element | Holmium

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Holmium is a rare earth metal notable for its high magnetic moment and use in specialty lasers and magnetic applications.

Properties of Holmium | It commonly forms +3 oxidation state compounds and exhibits strong paramagnetism useful in magnetic devices.

Uses of Holmium | Used in solid state lasers, magnetic flux concentrators and research in nuclear and materials science.

Isotopes of Holmium | Stable isotope Ho 165 is natural; holmium compounds are handled with standard industrial precautions.