Livermorium (Lv)
Chemical properties of livermorium
| Atomic number | 116 |
|---|---|
| Representative mass number | 293 (Lv-293; radioactive) |
| Periodic-table group | Group 16 |
| Electron configuration | [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4 |
| Density | Unknown |
| Melting point | Unknown |
| Boiling point | Unknown |
Livermorium (Lv) is a synthetic, radioactive element with atomic number 116. The representative mass number shown here identifies a radioactive isotope; it is not a standard atomic weight. Only a few atoms have been produced, so bulk properties such as density, melting point, and boiling point are unknown.
Research and occurrence
Livermorium is a synthetic, radioactive element produced atom by atom in nuclear-reaction experiments. Only a few atoms have been made. Its chemical behavior is investigated in fundamental research, while bulk properties such as density and melting point remain unknown. It has no commercial or water-treatment application.
Health and environmental context
Livermorium is produced only in specialised nuclear research and is not encountered as an environmental contaminant in ordinary water or process-water treatment. This page is an element overview, not guidance for handling radioactive materials.
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Sources and further reading
Livermorium page last reviewed: by Lenntech.