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.