Nihonium (Ununtrium) - Nh

Nihonium

Symbol	Nh
Atomic Number	113
Atomic Mass	286 g.mol-1
Discovered by	Scientists from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California in 2003

What is Nihonium?

• Nihonium, formerly known as Ununtrium (Uut), is a p-block transactinide element in the periodic table, with its group number being 13.
• Nihonium is a highly radioactive metal and is represented by the symbol Nh. It was invented through the bombardment of atoms of Americium-243 with Calcium – 48 ions.

Chemical Properties of Nihonium

Uses of Nihonium

• No specific uses have been reported to date for the element other than for scientific research.

Other Properties of Nihonium

• It possesses properties similar to that of indium, boron, and aluminium and appears to be much denser than thallium which also consists of similar properties to that of Nihonium.
• It is a synthetic element with an atomic number of 113, and it is not found in the natural environment.
• It is located within a boron group, and it is a part of a 7th period.
• Ununtrium has no naturally occurring isotopes. They are usually incorporated in laboratories.
• Six isotopes have been noted so far consisting of atomic mass 278 and 282 to 286. They are produced by integrating two atoms. Monohydride is one of the simplest forms of a compound of Ununtrium.

To learn more about the isotopes of periodic table elements check out Periodic table isotope element.

Health Effects About Nihonium

• There is no valid reason for considering harmful effects on the environment as they are unstable and possess short half-life.