Ununbium - Element Properties and Periodic Table Information

Ununbium - An element from the Periodic Table based on the IOUPAC 1985 standard

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Definition of the Ununbium Element
An artificially produced radioactive element with atomic number 112 whose isotope has a mass number of 277 and a half-life of 280 milliseconds. Referred to as 'eka-mercury'.

Classification of the Ununbium Element
Ununbium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Facts about Discovery of Ununbium
Ununbium was discovered by S. Hofmann, V. Ninov and F. Hessbuger  at the Gesellschaft fur Schwerionenforschung in 1996.

Occurrence the Ununbium Element
Obtained from the fusion of zinc and lead

Associated Uses of Ununbium
No known uses
 

The Properties of the Ununbium Element
Name of Element : Ununbium
Symbol of Element : Uub
Atomic Number of Ununbium : 112
Atomic Mass: (277.0) amu
Melting Point: Unknown
Boiling Point: Unknown
Number of Protons/Electrons in Ununbium : 112
Number of Neutrons in Ununbium : 165
Crystal Structure: Unknown
Density Unknown
Color of Ununbium : Unknown

Ununbium and the Periodic Table
Check out Ununbium on the Periodic Table which arranges each chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Ununbium for additional information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Ununbium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 and now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri  Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of  the "Periodic Table" in which Ununbium is just one element that can be found.
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The Element Ununbium

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