Glann Seaborg's Contributions to Heavy Element Science and the Periodic Table
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
In celebrating the centennial anniversary of the birth of Glenn T. Seaborg it is fitting that we recount and pay tribute to his legacy. Many know of the scientific accomplishments of this man who became a legend and anyone who has attended his lectures can attest to how informative, educational, and entertaining he was. He had a beguiling and whimsical sense of humor and used this to drive home his points and share his passion and quest for discovery. The periodic table is a fundamental cornerstone of science and remains a central unifying principal. Seaborg was the architect of the actinide series of elements and their proper placement in the periodic table and co-discoverer of ten transuranium elements - one of which bears his name, element 106, seaborgium. The work and achievements of this Nobel laureate have touched the lives of many and his legacy will continue for generations to come.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/LANL
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-06NA25396
- OSTI ID:
- 1049335
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-12-24199; TRN: US1204797
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: American Chemical Society National Meeting ; 2012-08-19 - 2012-08-19 ; Philidelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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