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Seaborgium
Element 106 · 269.128 u
Transition Metal
d-block
Period 7
Group 6
Solid at RT
Radioactive
t½ 3.1 minutes
Synthetic
Wikipedia →
Seaborgium was controversially named after Glenn Seaborg while he was still alive.
Physical Properties
| Atomic Mass | 269.128 u |
| Density | 35.0 g/cm³ |
| Appearance | Metallic (predicted) |
| State at Room Temp | Solid |
Chemical Properties
| Oxidation States | +6 |
Atomic Properties
| Electron Configuration | [Rn] 5f14 6d4 7s2 |
Discovery
| Discovered By | Albert Ghiorso and others |
| Discovery Year | 1974 |
| Location | Berkeley, California, USA |
| Named After | Named after Glenn T. Seaborg, co-discoverer of ten elements |
About Seaborgium
Seaborgium is a synthetic element expected to behave like tungsten. It was the first element named after a living person.
Uses & Applications
No practical applications. Scientific research only.
Fun Fact
Seaborgium was the first element named after a living person. Seaborg called it the greatest honor ever bestowed upon him.
Isotopes
| Mass Number | Abundance | Half-Life | Stable |
| 265 | - | 8 seconds | No |
| 269 | - | 3.1 minutes | No |
Electron Configuration
[Rn] 5f14 6d4 7s2