Hassium (Hs): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Hassium is element 108 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 3DHassium quick facts
| Atomic number | 108 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Hs |
| Atomic mass | 277 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 8, period 7 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁶ 7s² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 14, 2 |
| Discovered | 1984, Münzenberg |
What is hassium used for?
- Scientific research only
- Nuclear physics
- No practical applications
Interesting facts about hassium
- Named after Hesse, the German state where GSI research centre is located
- Experiments suggest hassium behaves chemically like osmium (same group)
- One of the heaviest elements whose chemistry has been experimentally studied
Hassium was discovered in 1984 by Münzenberg in Germany.
Where hassium sits on the periodic table
Hassium is in group 8, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
Other transition metals
Hassium questions
What is the atomic number of hassium?
Hassium has atomic number 108, so every hassium atom has 108 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Hs and its atomic mass is 277.
Is hassium a metal?
Hassium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 8, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of hassium?
The electron configuration of hassium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁶ 7s². Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 14, 2.
What is hassium used for?
Hassium is used for scientific research only, nuclear physics and no practical applications.
Who discovered hassium?
Hassium was discovered in 1984 by Münzenberg in Germany.
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