Ds
Darmstadtium
Element 110 · 282.166 u
Unknown Properties
d-block
Period 7
Group 10
Unknown at RT
Radioactive
t½ 12.7 seconds
Synthetic
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Darmstadtium is a synthetic element expected to behave like platinum.
Physical Properties
| Atomic Mass | 282.166 u |
| Density | 34.8 g/cm³ |
| Appearance | Metallic (predicted) |
| State at Room Temp | Unknown |
Chemical Properties
| Oxidation States | +2, +4, +6, +8 |
Atomic Properties
| Electron Configuration | [Rn] 5f14 6d8 7s2 |
Discovery
| Discovered By | Peter Armbruster, Gottfried Munzenberg and others |
| Discovery Year | 1994 |
| Location | Darmstadt, Germany |
| Named After | Named after Darmstadt, Germany |
About Darmstadtium
Darmstadtium was produced by bombarding lead with nickel ions at the GSI Helmholtz Centre. Only a handful of atoms have been detected.
Uses & Applications
No practical applications. Scientific research only.
Fun Fact
The GSI in Darmstadt has discovered six elements (107-112), more than any other laboratory.
Isotopes
| Mass Number | Abundance | Half-Life | Stable |
| 279 | - | 0.18 seconds | No |
| 281 | - | 12.7 seconds | No |
Electron Configuration
[Rn] 5f14 6d8 7s2