Darmstadtium (Ds)
Darmstadtium (Ds) is element 110. Atomic mass 281, configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁹ 7s¹. Properties, isotopes, oxidation states, uses and history, with an interactive 3D atom model.
Key facts
| Atomic number | 110 |
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| Symbol | Ds |
| Standard atomic weight | 281 |
| Group | 10 |
| Period | 7 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁹ 7s¹ |
| Valence electrons | 2 (Variable) |
| Common oxidation states | +2 |
| Common ions | No common ions |
Common uses
- Research only
Where it matters
- Ion Beam Technology
Hazards
- Radioactive
History
| Discovered | 1994 |
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| Discovered by | GSI Helmholtz Centre (Germany) |
| Name | Darmstadt, Germany |