Hassium is a short-lived synthetic transition element whose limited chemistry resembles that of osmium.
Atomic number
108
Category
Transition metal
Period
7
Group
8
State
Predicted solid
Fun facts about Hassium
Experiments detected a volatile tetroxide analogous to osmium tetroxide.
Its name refers to the German state of Hesse.
Bulk properties such as appearance and density are inferred, not directly measured.
Common uses of Hassium
Fundamental research only
Where Hassium sits in the periodic table
Hassium is classified as a transition metal in period 7 and group 8 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is predicted solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Hs with atomic number 108 and the listed atomic mass [269]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.