Seaborgium (Sg): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Seaborgium is element 106 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 3DSeaborgium quick facts
| Atomic number | 106 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Sg |
| Atomic mass | 271 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 6, period 7 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid (expected) |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁴ 7s² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 12, 2 |
| Discovered | 1974, Ghiorso |
What is seaborgium used for?
- Scientific research only
- Nuclear physics
- No practical applications
Interesting facts about seaborgium
- Named after Glenn Seaborg. Discoverer of plutonium and 9 other elements
- Seaborg was the first person to have an element named after him while still alive
- Half-life of most stable isotope: ~14 minutes
Seaborgium was discovered in 1974 by Ghiorso in the United States.
Where seaborgium sits on the periodic table
Seaborgium is in group 6, period 7. Tap any element to open its page.
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Seaborgium questions
What is the atomic number of seaborgium?
Seaborgium has atomic number 106, so every seaborgium atom has 106 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Sg and its atomic mass is 271.
Is seaborgium a metal?
Seaborgium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 6, period 7.
What is the electron configuration of seaborgium?
The electron configuration of seaborgium is [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁴ 7s². Its electrons sit in 7 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 12, 2.
What is seaborgium used for?
Seaborgium is used for scientific research only, nuclear physics and no practical applications.
Who discovered seaborgium?
Seaborgium was discovered in 1974 by Ghiorso in the United States.
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