rutherfordium
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Noun — Rutherfordium is a transuranic chemical element with the symbol Rf and atomic number 104.
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atomic number 104
symbol Rf
transuranic element
named after Ernest Rutherford
It is a specialist chemistry term, used mainly in scientific writing rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Rutherfordium is named after the physicist Ernest Rutherford, with the ending -ium added to fit the pattern of other element names.
Full origin of rutherfordium →Frequently asked questions
What is the symbol for rutherfordium?
Its chemical symbol is Rf.
What is rutherfordium's atomic number?
Rutherfordium has atomic number 104.
Who is rutherfordium named after?
It is named after the physicist Ernest Rutherford.
