Element 112 named copernicium
MAR 01, 2010
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.024120
Science News : There’s a new heavy in town. Element 112, a “superheavy” element with an atomic mass of 278, has been officially named copernicium , the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry announced 19 February. It is the heaviest named element to date.
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