Flerovium (Fl): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Flerovium is element 114 on the periodic table, a post-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 3DFlerovium quick facts
| Atomic number | 114 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Fl |
| Atomic mass | 289 |
| Category | Post-Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 14, period 7 |
| Block | p-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 4 |
| Discovered | 1999, Oganessian |
What is flerovium used for?
- Scientific research only
- No practical applications
- Nuclear physics
Interesting facts about flerovium
- Named after the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions in Dubna, Russia
- Predicted to be a volatile metal, possibly liquid or gas at room temperature. Relativistic effects dominate
- May be more stable than neighbouring superheavy elements. Predicted to be near the "island of stability"
Flerovium was discovered in 1999 by Oganessian in Russia.
Where flerovium sits on the periodic table
Flerovium is in group 14, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
Other post-transition metals
Flerovium questions
What is the atomic number of flerovium?
Flerovium has atomic number 114, so every flerovium atom has 114 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Fl and its atomic mass is 289.
Is flerovium a metal?
Flerovium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a post-transition metal, found in group 14, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of flerovium?
The electron configuration of flerovium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p². Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 4.
What is flerovium used for?
Flerovium is used for scientific research only, no practical applications and nuclear physics.
Who discovered flerovium?
Flerovium was discovered in 1999 by Oganessian in Russia.
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