Element Family
Transition Metal
Transition Metal
Space Group Name
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P63/mmc
Interesting Facts
- Rutherfordium does not occur in nature as it is a synthetic element.
- Till date Rutherfordium metal has 15 radioisotopes created synthetically.
- Zirconium metal can resist to weak acids.
- Zirconium metal reacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Accelerated 113 to 115 MeV Neon Ions, Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Discovery
In 1964
In 1789
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Uses & Benefits
- Currently known uses of Rutherfordium metal are limited to research purpose only.
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
Industrial Uses
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Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Research Purposes
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Present in Human Body
No
Yes
Physical State
Solid
Solid
Luster
Unknown Luster
Lustrous
Pauling Electronegativity
Sanderson Electronegativity
Allred Rochow Electronegativity
Mulliken-Jaffe Electronegativity
Pauling Electropositivity
Electrochemical Equivalent
Other Chemical Properties
Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Radioactivity
Anti Corrosion, Flammable, Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Solubility
Electron Configuration
[Rn] 5f14 6d2 7s2
[Kr] 4d2 5s2
Crystal Structure
Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP)
Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP)
Crystal Lattice
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Valence Electron Potential
Lattice Angles
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π/2, π/2, 2 π/3
Density At Room Temperature
Density When Liquid (at m.p.)
Other Mechanical Properties
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Ductile, Malleable
Magnetic Ordering
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Paramagnetic
Electrical Property
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Conductor