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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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