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Flerovium

Transactinide

Flerovium is a synthetic superheavy element named after Georgy Flyorov. It may have unusual properties due to relativistic effects.

Key Facts

Atomic Number
114
Atomic Weight
289
State
Solid (predicted)
Half-life
2.6 seconds (Fl-289)
Discovered
1998
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research

Overview

Description

Flerovium is a synthetic superheavy element named after Georgy Flyorov. It may have unusual properties due to relativistic effects.

Discovery

Flerovium was discovered in 1998 by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.