Appearance:
* Silvery-white, metallic solid.
Physical State:
* Solid at room temperature.
Density:
* 14.78 g/cm³
Melting Point:
* 1050 °C (1923 °F)
Boiling Point:
* 2607 °C (4725 °F)
Crystal Structure:
* Double hexagonal close-packed (dhcp)
Magnetic Properties:
* Paramagnetic
Other Properties:
* Radioactive: All isotopes of berkelium are radioactive.
* Reactive: Berkelium is a highly reactive metal.
* Ductile and Malleable: Berkelium is ductile and malleable, meaning it can be drawn into wires and hammered into thin sheets.
Important Note: Due to its radioactivity and scarcity, berkelium is primarily studied in research settings and has limited practical applications.