Nihonium is a synthetic element created to investigate chemical periodicity and nuclear stability in the region beyond the actinides.
Properties of Nihonium | Limited experimental data suggest possible +1 and +3 oxidation states; relativistic effects strongly influence its chemistry.
Uses of Nihonium | No practical applications; produced in minute quantities for fundamental research in nuclear chemistry and atomic physics.
Isotopes of Nihonium | Nihonium isotopes are radioactive and extremely short lived; experiments require remote handling, containment and radiological safeguards.