A New Way to Make Element 116 Opens the Door to Heavier Atoms
Scientists at Berkeley Lab created element 116 (livermorium) using a titanium beam, advancing towards making element 120 near the "island of stability." The successful experiment sets the stage for future superheavy element creation.
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Scientists at Berkeley Lab have successfully created element 116 (livermorium) using a titanium beam, a crucial step towards potentially making the heaviest atom ever, element 120. Element 120 would sit on the 8th row of the periodic table near the theorized "island of stability," allowing for better study of superheavy elements. The team produced two atoms of element 116 during operations at the lab's heavy-ion accelerator, paving the way for the more challenging creation of element 120. The process involves selecting specific isotopes for the beam and target, with titanium-50 being a key component in this groundbreaking experiment. The successful creation of element 116 validates the method and sets the stage for the hunt for element 120. The collaboration involves researchers from various institutions, and the plan to create superheavy elements is part of the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee's long-range plan. The next steps involve preparing the machine for a californium-249 target to potentially begin attempts to create element 120 in 2025.
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