Flerovium (Fl)
Flerovium (Fl) is element 114, a post-transition metal. Atomic mass 289, configuration [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p². Properties, isotopes, oxidation states, uses and history, with an interactive 3D atom model.
Key facts
| Atomic number | 114 |
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| Symbol | Fl |
| Standard atomic weight | 289 |
| Category | Post-transition Metal |
| Group | 14 |
| Period | 7 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p² |
| Valence electrons | 4 |
| Common oxidation states | +2 |
| Common ions | No common ions |
Common uses
- Research only
Where it matters
- "Island of Stability" research
Hazards
- Radioactive
History
| Discovered | 1998 |
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| Discovered by | JINR (Russia) |
| Name | Flerov Laboratory |