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Nobelium
Summary
What it is
Common uses
Public Perception
Anxiety level
Cultural claims
Source sentiment
History
Timeline
Origin
Science
Key findings
Studies
Safety status
Nuance
Alternatives
Swaps
Avoidance tips
References

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Nobelium

ingredientHeavy Metals

Total Sources: 53

Verified Claims: 21

Scientific Sources: 19

Also known as: No

Summary

Nobelium (No), element 102, is a synthetic, radioactive element in the actinide series [2], [21]. It is not found naturally and is produced in laboratories for research purposes [22], [51]. Due to its radioactivity and short half-life, nobelium has no practical applications outside of scientific study [22], [43], [51].

What it is

Nobelium is a man-made radioactive element of the actinide metal series [2], [51]. It has the atomic symbol No and atomic number 102 [2], [51].

Public Perception

Anxiety level

Due to its radioactivity, the primary concern associated with Nobelium is its potential health hazard if produced in significant quantities [43]. However, given its scarcity and use only in controlled laboratory settings, the anxiety level is low [43].

Cultural claims

  • The element is named after Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize [22], [51].

Source sentiment

Sources generally present nobelium as a purely scientific subject, with discussions focused on its synthesis, properties, and role in research. Some sources reflect on the controversy surrounding its discovery and naming [27], [28], [51].

History

Timeline

1957

A team at the Nobel Institute of Physics in Stockholm initially claimed to have synthesized element 102, but this claim was later retracted [22], [28], [51].

1958

Albert Ghiorso and his team at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL) also claimed the synthesis of element 102 [22], [51].

1966

Researchers at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Dubna, Russia) provided definitive evidence for the creation of Nobelium [21], [22], [51].

1992

IUPAC officially recognized the Dubna team's work but retained the name Nobelium, suggested by the Berkeley team [28], [51].

Science

Key findings

  • Nobelium is a synthetic element that does not occur naturally [2], [21], [51].

  • It is a radioactive element in the actinide series [2], [51].

  • The most stable isotope, No-259, has a half-life of approximately 58 minutes [22], [43], [51].

Studies

The New Element Nobelium: The Preparation of Nobelium

Details the preparation of Nobelium [16].

Safety status

Nobelium is a radioactive element, implying potential hazards due to radiation exposure. However, it is only produced in small amounts for research purposes under controlled conditions [43], [51].

Nuance

The chemistry of Nobelium is complex due to its radioactivity and the need for rapid experimentation with small sample sizes [11]. In aqueous solution, Nobelium is the first actinide for which the +2 oxidation state is the most stable species [49], [51].

Alternatives

Avoidance tips

  • Since Nobelium is not present in consumer products, there are no avoidance tips [43].

References

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20.

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21.

https://periodictable.chemicalaid.com/element.php/No?lang=en

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https://periodic-table.rsc.org/element/102/nobelium

23.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobelium

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https://nobel-project.eu/the-strategy/compendium-healthcare-products/

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https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/a-third-of-chocolate-products-are-high-in-heavy-metals-a4844566398

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https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-interesting-facts-about-the-element-Nobelium

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47.

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49.

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