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NOBELIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2001-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

... the synthetic radioactive element having atomic number 102 ...

OBS

The chemical properties of element 102 are unknown, but like the other elements of the actinide series, the properties of this very short-lived element may resemble those of the rare earth metals.

OBS

The name nobelium has been replaced by the name, element 102.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Élément transuranien radioactif faisant partie du groupe des actinides [et] produit artificiellement par bombardement du curium 244 par des ions de carbone 13 accélérés.

OBS

Cet élément a également été produit atome par atome mais son identification fut rendue encore plus délicate par sa très brève demi-vie.

OBS

Numéro atomique 102, nombre de masse 254.

Spanish

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