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110Ds

Element 110

Darmstadtium

Transition metals

Darmstadtium is a chemical element with symbol Ds and atomic number 110.

Key data

Atomic number
110
Atomic mass
281.000 u
Group / Period
10 / 7
Block
d-block
Phase at STP
Solid
Density
34.8 g/cm³
Melting point
Boiling point
Electron configuration
*[Rn] 5f14 6d9 7s1

Common uses

  • Research only
  • Named after Darmstadt, Germany
  • Synthesized 1994

Discovery

Year: 1994

Discovered by: Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung

Frequently asked questions

What is the atomic number of Darmstadtium?

Darmstadtium has atomic number 110. Its symbol is Ds and its atomic mass is 281 u.

What category of element is Darmstadtium?

Darmstadtium is classified as transition metals. It sits in group 10, period 7 of the periodic table.

What is Darmstadtium used for?

Common uses of Darmstadtium include: Research only, Named after Darmstadt, Germany, Synthesized 1994.

When was Darmstadtium discovered?

Darmstadtium was discovered in 1994 by Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung.

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