Darmstadtium
Darmstadtium (𫟼, symbol Ds) is chemical element number 110, an Unknown in period 7, group 10 of the periodic table, with a standard atomic weight of about 281. Named after Darmstadt, Germany, where it was first synthesized.
Properties
| Atomic number | 110 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ds |
| Atomic mass | 281 u |
| Category | Unknown |
| Period | 7 |
| Group | 10 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁸ 7s² |
| Electronegativity | — |
| Covalent radius | — |
| Density | 34.8 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | — |
| Boiling point | — |
| Discovery | GSI, 1994 |
Overview
Named after Darmstadt, Germany, where it was first synthesized. Darmstadtium (Ds) is an Unknown with atomic number 110, located in period 7, group 10. Most of its properties still await further experimental confirmation.
Its electron configuration is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁸ 7s², with 2 electrons in the outer shell. Its physical state follows from its melting and boiling points; it has a density around 34.8 g/cm³.
In industry and daily life it turns up in Research. It is regarded as a high-hazard element, so handle it with appropriate care. It was first described by GSI in 1994. Browse elements of the same category in the browse view.
Electron shells
Electrons per shell: 2 · 8 · 18 · 32 · 32 · 16 · 2
Main uses
- Research
Hazard
Compounds containing Darmstadtium
No compounds in this knowledge base contain Darmstadtium yet.
Data sources
Atomic mass uses IUPAC (CIAAW) standard atomic weights; the covalent radius is from Cordero et al. (2008). Verify on the RSC Periodic Table, PubChem and Wikipedia. Educational reference only.