Nobelium is a synthetic radioactive actinide whose limited chemistry is examined using rapid atom-scale techniques.
Atomic number
102
Category
Actinide
Period
7
Group
f-block
State
Solid
Fun facts about Nobelium
Its name honours Alfred Nobel.
The +2 oxidation state is unusually stable compared with many earlier actinides.
Its short-lived isotopes prevent practical applications.
Common uses of Nobelium
Fundamental research only
Where Nobelium sits in the periodic table
Nobelium belongs to the actinide series in period 7 and the f-block of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol No with atomic number 102 and the listed atomic mass [259]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.