Meitnerium is an extremely short-lived synthetic element known from very few atoms and studied only in nuclear experiments.
Atomic number
109
Category
Transition metal
Period
7
Group
9
State
Predicted solid
Fun facts about Meitnerium
It is named after physicist Lise Meitner.
Its placement suggests similarities to iridium, but little chemistry has been measured.
No practical application is possible with present production.
Common uses of Meitnerium
Fundamental research only
Where Meitnerium sits in the periodic table
Meitnerium is classified as a transition metal in period 7 and group 9 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 Mt with atomic number 109 and the listed atomic mass [277]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.