Sg
Seaborgium
Transactinide
Seaborgium is a synthetic element named after Glenn T. Seaborg. Only a few atoms have been created and it has no practical use.
Key Facts
Atomic Number
106
Atomic Weight
269
State
Solid
Half-life
14 minutes (Sg-269)
Discovered
1974
Albert Ghiorso and colleagues
Overview
Description
Seaborgium is a synthetic element named after Glenn T. Seaborg. Only a few atoms have been created and it has no practical use.
Discovery
Seaborgium was discovered in 1974 by Albert Ghiorso and colleagues.