'Copernicium' Proposed As Name For Newly Discovered Element 112
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 02:14
in Astronomy & Space
In honor of scientist and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the discovering team have suggested the name "copernicium" with the element symbol "Cp" for the new element 112.
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