What are thulium's characteristics?

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Thulium (Tm, atomic number 69) is a lustrous grey lanthanide metal that is ductile enough at room temperature to be sliced with a knife. Thulium is a scarce element, reacts readily with hot water but slowly with cold water, and has the ability to produce x-rays if it has been irradiated.
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