#106

SEABORGIUM

Sg
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NAME NAME DISPUTES SHORT-LIVED

Pu Am Cm

Bk Cf Es Fm
14
MINS
Md No Sg

The first element named Though seaborgium was Seaborgium’s longest-lived

after a living person: Glenn created in 1974, arguments isotope has a half-life of
Seaborg, the co-discoverer over its name meant it around 14 minutes. It has
of 10 elements. wasn’t confirmed until 1997. no uses outside research.

Ci © 2019 Andy Brunning/Royal Society of Chemistry

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