Explore: Superheavy Elements

Superheavy elements in the periodic table Z ≥ 104 (Rf) Superheavy elements, also known as transactinide elements, transactinides, or super-heavy elements

of elements 114 to 118 (2002). Superheavy elements in the periodic table Z > 103 (Lr) Superheavy elements, (also known as superheavies, or superheavy atoms

via OSTI. Superheavy elements (Z > 102) are teetering at the limits of mass and charge. Kragh, Helge (2017). "The search for superheavy elements: Historical

origin. By 1955, these elements were called superheavy elements. The first predictions on properties of undiscovered superheavy elements were made in 1957

predicted set of isotopes of superheavy elements that may have considerably longer half-lives than known isotopes of these elements. It is predicted to appear

has symbol Fl and atomic number 114. It is an extremely radioactive, superheavy element, named after the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions of the

is one example of such a heavy element. The term "superheavy elements" typically refers to elements with atomic number greater than 103 (although there

2013). "Synthesis of Superheavy Elements". In Schädel, Matthias; Shaughnessy, Dawn (eds.). The Chemistry of Superheavy Elements (2nd ed.). Springer Science

Extinct isotopes of superheavy elements are isotopes of superheavy elements whose half-lives were too short to have lasted through the formation of the

elements generally have shorter half-lives. Nevertheless, an "island of stability" encompassing relatively long-lived isotopes of superheavy elements