Meitnerium (Mt): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Meitnerium is element 109 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 3DMeitnerium quick facts
| Atomic number | 109 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Mt |
| Atomic mass | 278 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 9, period 7 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁷ 7s² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 15, 2 |
| Discovered | 1982, Münzenberg |
What is meitnerium used for?
- Scientific research only
- No practical applications
- Nuclear physics
Interesting facts about meitnerium
- Named after Lise Meitner. Who co-discovered nuclear fission and was denied the Nobel Prize
- In 1966 Meitner became the first woman to share the US Enrico Fermi Award
- Mt is one of several elements named in tribute to scientists overlooked during their lifetimes
Meitnerium was discovered in 1982 by Münzenberg in Germany.
Where meitnerium sits on the periodic table
Meitnerium is in group 9, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
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Meitnerium questions
What is the atomic number of meitnerium?
Meitnerium has atomic number 109, so every meitnerium atom has 109 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Mt and its atomic mass is 278.
Is meitnerium a metal?
Meitnerium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 9, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of meitnerium?
The electron configuration of meitnerium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁷ 7s². Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 15, 2.
What is meitnerium used for?
Meitnerium is used for scientific research only, no practical applications and nuclear physics.
Who discovered meitnerium?
Meitnerium was discovered in 1982 by Münzenberg in Germany.
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