Superheavy Element

Superheavy Elements are Transuranic elements (elements heavier than Uranium) that are also Transactinides and increasingly unstable and radioactive (...with half lives measured in fractions of a second). The Superactinides are sometimes included in this group as well.

Description (Specifications)

Quantum theory predicts an Island of stability centered on element 114 (Flerovium), consisting of the elements with atomic numbers 114 to 122 (or 110 to 118), which have half-lives measured in the millions of years. These superheavy elements, also called eka-metals or island metals, are generated in small amounts in supernova explosions. Only a few grams have ever been discovered in nature, which is just enough for scientists to determine that superheavies would be immensely valuable to industry if a source could be found.

Prior to the strike at Gandr, only a few grams had ever been discovered in nature, just enough for scientists to determine that superheavy metals would be immensely valuable to industry if a source could be found.

History & Background (Dossier)

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