107Bh
Element 107
Bohrium
Transition metals
Bohrium is a chemical element with symbol Bh and atomic number 107.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 107
- Atomic mass
- 270.000 u
- Group / Period
- 7 / 7
- Block
- d-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 37.1 g/cm³
- Melting point
- —
- Boiling point
- —
- Electron configuration
- *[Rn] 5f14 6d5 7s2
Common uses
- •Research only
- •Named after Niels Bohr
- •Synthesized 1981
Discovery
Year: 1981
Discovered by: Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Bohrium?
Bohrium has atomic number 107. Its symbol is Bh and its atomic mass is 270 u.
What category of element is Bohrium?
Bohrium is classified as transition metals. It sits in group 7, period 7 of the periodic table.
What is Bohrium used for?
Common uses of Bohrium include: Research only, Named after Niels Bohr, Synthesized 1981.
When was Bohrium discovered?
Bohrium was discovered in 1981 by Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung.
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