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Nobelium

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Formula / NotationNo
Molecular Weight259
CategoryElements

What is Nobelium?

Nobelium is a synthetic radioactive actinide named after Alfred Nobel. It was first correctly synthesised in 1966 at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia, and independently confirmed at Berkeley.

Formula & Notation

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Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: unknown. Density: ~9.9 g/cm³ (estimated). Melting point: 827 °C (estimated).

Uses & Applications

No practical applications. Produced atom-by-atom for nuclear physics research only.

Safety Information

Highly radioactive. Produced in vanishingly small amounts. Research radiation hazard only.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Nobelium
Formula No
Molecular Weight 259
Category Elements

Frequently Asked Questions

Nobelium is a synthetic radioactive actinide named after Alfred Nobel. It was first correctly synthesised in 1966 at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia, and independently confirmed at Berkeley.

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