Element Family
Probably Post-Transition
Transition Metal
Space Group Name
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Im_ 3m
Interesting Facts
Nihonium is a synthetic chemical element and is highly radioactive.
- Molybdenum is highly reactive metal, hence not found free in nature .
- Till 18th century Molybdenum element were often mistaken as a carbon or Lead.
Sources
Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Discovery
In 2003
In 1778
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Uses & Benefits
- Currently known uses of Ununtrium metal are limited to research purpose only.
- Its alloys are used to make engine parts, drills, saw blade, etc.
- Lubricant additive made up of Molybdenum disulfide is commonly used in the industry. It is also used as a catalyst.
Industrial Uses
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Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Research Purposes
Alloys
Present in Human Body
No
Yes
Physical State
Solid
Solid
Luster
Unknown Luster
Metallic
Pauling Electronegativity
Sanderson Electronegativity
Allred Rochow Electronegativity
Mulliken-Jaffe Electronegativity
Pauling Electropositivity
Electrochemical Equivalent
Other Chemical Properties
Chemical Stability, Ionization
Anti Corrosion, Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Solubility
Electron Configuration
[Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p1
[Kr] 4d5 5s1
Crystal Structure
Not Known
Body Centered Cubic (BCC)
Crystal Lattice
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Valence Electron Potential
Lattice Angles
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π/2, π/2, π/2
Density At Room Temperature
Density When Liquid (at m.p.)
Other Mechanical Properties
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Ductile, Weldable
Magnetic Ordering
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Paramagnetic
Electrical Property
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Semiconductor