Group: Lanthanides

In the lanthanides, similar elements of the sixth period are summarized. They are silvery-shiny, relatively soft and reactive metals. The lanthanides are also referred to as rare earth metals.

57La
Lanthanumsilvery white
58Ce
Ceriumsilvery white
59Pr
Praseodymiumgrayish white
60Nd
Neodymiumsilvery white
62Sm
Samariumsilvery white
63Eu
Europiumsilvery white, with a pale yellow tint; but rarely seen without oxide discoloration
64Gd
Gadoliniumsilvery white
65Tb
Terbiumsilvery white
66Dy
Dysprosiumsilbrig weiß
67Ho
Holmiumsilvery white
68Er
Erbiumsilvery white
69Tm
Thuliumsilvery gray
70Yb
Ytterbiumsilvery white; with a pale yellow tint
71Lu
Lutetiumsilvery white