Sg
Seaborgium
Atomic number: 106Mass: 269 uCategory: Transition Metal
About Seaborgium
Seaborgium is a synthetic chemical element named after chemist Glenn T. Seaborg, who developed the actinide concept. Seaborg was the first living chemist to have an element named after him. It has no known practical applications.
Properties
Period
7
Group
6
Block
D
Category
Transition Metal
Electronegativity
N/A
Ionization Energy
Unknown
Melting Point
Unknown
Boiling Point
Unknown
Density
35 g/cm³
Oxidation States
+6
Electron Configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p⁶ 5f¹⁴ 6d⁴ 7s²
[Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁴ 7s²
Shell 1:2e⁻
Shell 2:8e⁻
Shell 3:18e⁻
Shell 4:32e⁻
Shell 5:32e⁻
Shell 6:12e⁻
Shell 7:2e⁻
Real-World Uses
Research only
Nuclear physics
No practical applications
Scientific studies
Fundamental science
Fun Fact
Glenn Seaborg is the only scientist to have an element named after him while still alive — he reportedly called it the greatest honour of his life!