Flerovium (Fl) is a synthetic superheavy chemical element classified as a post-transition metal. It has atomic number 114 and a standard atomic mass written as [289]. This sheet describes its properties, periodic classification and predicted physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Flerovium
- Symbol: Fl
- Atomic number: 114
- Atomic mass: [289] u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 14
- Period: 7
- Category: Post-transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Presumed solid
- Melting point: Unknown
- Density: ≈ 11.4 g/cm³ (theoretical)
- Electron configuration: [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p²
Scientific description
Flerovium is a synthetic and extremely unstable superheavy element. Because only a few atoms have been produced, most physical properties remain theoretical.