Element 113 Conclusively Found - Japan Will Get To Name It
Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 04:40
in Physics & Chemistry
The elusive 113th atomic element has been confirmed by researchers at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-based Science (RNC). A chain of six consecutive alpha decays, produced in experiments at the RIKEN Radioisotope Beam Factory (RIBF), conclusively identifies the element through connections to well-known daughter nuclides. That sets the stage for Japan to claim naming rights for the element, the first Asian country to name an atomic element. read more