Atomic Mass Rf (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Rutherfordium. But how do we know how much does a Rf atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Rf, we can open any periodic table and search for Rutherfordium.

In the case of Rutherfordium the answer is 261,1089. However there is a lot of funny facts about Rutherfordium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Rutherfordium Overview

Rf Atomic Mass

261,1089

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Rf (Rutherfordium)

Name Origin

Named in honor of Ernest Rutherford

Description

Synthetic radioactive metal.

Atomic Number

104

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: A. Ghiorso, et al

Year: 1969

Location: United States

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Sources

Made by bombarding californium-249 with beams of carbon-12 and 13, which produced an isotope with half lives of 4+ and 3 sec.

Want to learn more details and data about Rutherfordium (Rf)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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