113Nh
Element 113
Nihonium
Transition metals
Nihonium is a chemical element with atomic number 113.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 113
- Atomic mass
- 286.000 u
- Group / Period
- 13 / 7
- Block
- p-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 16 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 426.9 °C
- Boiling point
- 1156.8 °C
- Electron configuration
- *[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p1
Common uses
- •Research only
- •First Asian-named element
- •Synthesized 2003
Discovery
Year: 2003
Discovered by: RIKEN
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Nihonium?
Nihonium has atomic number 113. Its symbol is Nh and its atomic mass is 286 u.
What category of element is Nihonium?
Nihonium is classified as transition metals. It sits in group 13, period 7 of the periodic table.
What is Nihonium used for?
Common uses of Nihonium include: Research only, First Asian-named element, Synthesized 2003.
When was Nihonium discovered?
Nihonium was discovered in 2003 by RIKEN.
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