Darmstadtium (Ds): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Darmstadtium is element 110 on the periodic table, a transition metal. At room temperature it is expected to be a solid (too few atoms have ever been made to check). Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DDarmstadtium quick facts
| Atomic number | 110 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ds |
| Atomic mass | 281 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 10, period 7 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁸ 7s² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 16, 2 |
| Discovered | 1994, Hofmann |
What is darmstadtium used for?
- Scientific research only
- No practical applications
- Nuclear physics
Interesting facts about darmstadtium
- Named after Darmstadt, Germany. Where GSI centre is located
- Half-life of most stable isotope: ~13 seconds
- Predicted to have properties similar to platinum (same group)
Darmstadtium was discovered in 1994 by Hofmann in Germany.
Where darmstadtium sits on the periodic table
Darmstadtium is in group 10, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
Other transition metals
Darmstadtium questions
What is the atomic number of darmstadtium?
Darmstadtium has atomic number 110, so every darmstadtium atom has 110 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Ds and its atomic mass is 281.
Is darmstadtium a metal?
Darmstadtium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 10, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of darmstadtium?
The electron configuration of darmstadtium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁸ 7s². Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 16, 2.
What is darmstadtium used for?
Darmstadtium is used for scientific research only, no practical applications and nuclear physics.
Who discovered darmstadtium?
Darmstadtium was discovered in 1994 by Hofmann in Germany.
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