Facts about the
Definition of the Element Rutherfordium
The Element Rutherfordium is defined as...
An artificially produced radioactive element with atomic number
104 whose most long-lived isotopes have mass numbers of 253, 255,
257, and 259 with half-lives of 1.8, 1.6, 4.7, and 3.4 seconds,
respectively.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Rutherfordium
What are the origins of the word Rutherfordium ?
Named in honor of Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealand chemist and
physicist.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Rutherfordium
Rutherfordium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are
located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element
classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able
to conduct electricity and heat.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Rutherfordium
First synthesized at the Joint Nuclear Research Institute at Dubna,
in Russia, in 1964 - leading to the name Dubnium (Db).
Rutherfordium was synthesized by Albert Ghiorso in 1969 at the
University of California and named in honor of Ernest Rutherford,
a New Zealand chemist and physicist.
Also named as Kurchatovium (Ku) in honor of Igor Vasilevich
Kurchatov (1903-1960) the former Head of Soviet Nuclear Research
IUPAC - the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
adopted Unnilquadium (symbol Unq) as a temporary name
Occurrence of the
element Rutherfordium in
the Atmosphere
Man-made
Common Uses of
Rutherfordium
No known use
The Properties of the Element
Rutherfordium
Name of Element : Rutherfordium
Other Names: Unnilquadium (Unq), Dubnium (Db)
Symbol of Element : Rf
Atomic Number of Rutherfordium : 104
Atomic Mass: 261.0 amu
Melting Point: Unknown
Boiling Point: Unknown
Number of Protons/Electrons in Rutherfordium : 104
Number of Neutrons in Rutherfordium : 157
Crystal Structure: Unknown
Density: Unknown
Color of Rutherfordium : Unknown
The element Rutherfordium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Rutherfordium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Rutherfordium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Rutherfordium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Rutherfordium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Rutherfordium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Rutherfordium was synthesized by Albert Ghiorso in 1969 at
the University of California. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Rutherfordium is
just one element that can be found.
