Hassium
From Chemistry Resource
| Hassium | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Hs |
| Atomic number | 108 |
| Atomic mass | (265) amu |
Hassium was first synthesized in 1984 at the Institute for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt. The element was named "hahnium" (Hn) by the IUPAC in 1994, but after protests from the German discoverers, the name "hassium" (Hs) was adopted internationally in 1997.