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Moscovium

Transactinide

Moscovium is a synthetic element named after Moscow Oblast. It is one of the newest elements on the periodic table.

Key Facts

Atomic Number
115
Atomic Weight
290
State
Solid (predicted)
Half-life
0.65 seconds (Mc-290)
Discovered
2003
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Overview

Description

Moscovium is a synthetic element named after Moscow Oblast. It is one of the newest elements on the periodic table.

Discovery

Moscovium was discovered in 2003 by Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.