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Nobelium
Nobelium is a synthetic element with the symbol No and atomic number 102. It is a member of the actinide series of elements and is the last element in the series. Nobelium was discovered in 1958 by Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, and Albert Ghiorso at the University of California, Berkeley.
Nobelium – General Properties
Nobelium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol No and atomic number 102. It is a member of the actinide series of elements. A heavy, silvery metal, nobelium is the most unstable of all the elements and decays into lawrencium within seconds of being created.
Nobelium – Physical Properties
Nobelium is a silver-white metal that is very soft. It is not very dense and is very radioactive.
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Nobelium – Chemical Properties
Nobelium is a synthetic radioactive element. It has a silver-white appearance and is solid at room temperature. It is not found in nature and can only be created in a laboratory.
Miscellaneous Properties of Nobelium
- Atomic Number (Z): 102
- Atomic Mass (AMU): 247.0
- Melting Point (K): 1144
- Boiling Point (K): 2673
- Density (g/cm3): 18.5
- Ionization Energy (kJ/mol): 7.83
- Covalent Radius (pm): 117
- Van der Waals Radius (pm): 186
Some of Its Properties Are Discussed Below
- It is a very strong metal.
- It is a very good conductor of heat and electricity.
- It is a very good reflector of light.
- It is a very good conductor of sound.
- It is a very good corrosion-resistant metal.
Production of Nobelium
- No Nobelium is currently being produced.
Effects of Nobelium
- There is no known specific effect of Nobelium.
Isotopes of Nobelium
- There are three naturally occurring isotopes of Nobelium: 252No, 254No, and 255No.
- No artificial isotopes of Nobelium are known to exist.
Applications of Nobelium
- There is no known practical application for Nobelium.
