114Fl Flerovium
Year Discovered
1999
Discovered By
Scientists at Dubna, Russia
Biological Rating
Not necessary for life.
Description
Flerovium is a highly radioactive metal. It has never been found naturally and only one atom has been produced in the Russian laboratory. Its chemistry and appearance are unknown. Flerovium has yet to be confirmed outside of Dubna, Russia. The single atom produced has a half-life of 30 seconds.
Biological Benefits
Flerovium has no biological use.
Role in Life Processes
No known benefits for life processes in plants and animals.
Sources
Flerovium is obtained by the fusion process of bombarding plutonium with calcium.
