106Sg
Element 106
Seaborgium
Transition metals
Seaborgium is a synthetic element with symbol Sg and atomic number 106.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 106
- Atomic mass
- 269.000 u
- Group / Period
- 6 / 7
- Block
- d-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 35 g/cm³
- Melting point
- —
- Boiling point
- —
- Electron configuration
- *[Rn] 5f14 6d4 7s2
Common uses
- •Research only
- •Named after Glenn Seaborg
- •Synthesized 1974
Discovery
Year: 1974
Discovered by: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Seaborgium?
Seaborgium has atomic number 106. Its symbol is Sg and its atomic mass is 269 u.
What category of element is Seaborgium?
Seaborgium is classified as transition metals. It sits in group 6, period 7 of the periodic table.
What is Seaborgium used for?
Common uses of Seaborgium include: Research only, Named after Glenn Seaborg, Synthesized 1974.
When was Seaborgium discovered?
Seaborgium was discovered in 1974 by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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