Europium
Eu
63
151.96
1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d104f7
5s25p66s2
Biological significance

➤ Due to its fluorescence property, this agent is used as an indicator element in biological research to study the interactions of biochemical processes.

➤ As an additional substance, it is added to proteins and other biomolecules to determine their functional purpose and pathway.

Excess in the body

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Deficiency in the body

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Drugs/dose

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Conventional medicine

➤ It is in demand in the pharmaceutical industry for the creation of various agents and contrast agents for medical diagnostics, including MRI and CT scans.

➤ Radioactive Eu, synthesized in nuclear reactors, is used in the treatment of certain forms of cancer.


Unconventional medicine

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Toxic effect/antidote

➤ Gastrointestinal disorders, nephrotoxicity, osteoporosis and CNS disorders are observed.


➤ There is no specific antidote.

Interesting facts

➤ The Europium laser produces an orange-colored beam.

➤ Eu is an activator of phosphors (luminous substances).

Chemist Eugène Demarcet
about how he discovered Europium

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