Copernicium (Cn) Properties and Facts

Element 112 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Copernicium?

Copernicium (symbol: Cn) is a transition metal with atomic number 112. Its atomic mass is 285.0 u, and it belongs to period 7 and group 12.

What is the electron configuration of Copernicium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Copernicium?

Melting point: 2400.0 K
Boiling point: 2400.0 K
Density: 23.7 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Copernicium?

  • Cn-277: Half-life of 1.0 milliseconds
  • Cn-278: Half-life of 0.6 milliseconds
  • Cn-279: Half-life of 0.5 milliseconds
  • Cn-280: Half-life of 0.4 milliseconds
  • Cn-281: Half-life of 0.3 milliseconds

What is the biological role and occurrence of Copernicium?

Biological role: Highly radioactive and toxic
Natural occurrence: Synthetic element

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