Nh
Nihonium
Transactinide
Nihonium is a synthetic element named after Japan (Nihon). It was the first element discovered in Asia.
Key Facts
Atomic Number
113
Atomic Weight
286
State
Solid (predicted)
Half-life
10 seconds (Nh-286)
Discovered
2003
RIKEN scientists
Overview
Description
Nihonium is a synthetic element named after Japan (Nihon). It was the first element discovered in Asia.
Discovery
Nihonium was discovered in 2003 by RIKEN scientists.