New element for periodic table to be named after Tennessee

[kamoshika]

It’s official: Tennessee now has a certified spot on the periodic table.

Researchers announced that Tennessine had been submitted in June as the name for what was known as element 117 in a nod to the state of Tennessee for the efforts from three of its powerhouse research institutions in the discovery. It will carry the symbol Ts.

Now that the probationary period has passed, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry’s recognition of the contributions of UT, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Vanderbilt University is permanent.
Tennessine Passes Review Period, Now Permanent Name for Element 117 | Tennessee Today

 

[aredfox28]

Is it the stuff that makes up fools gold?

 

[VolnJC]

It’s official: Tennessee now has a certified spot on the periodic table.

Researchers announced that Tennessine had been submitted in June as the name for what was known as element 117 in a nod to the state of Tennessee for the efforts from three of its powerhouse research institutions in the discovery. It will carry the symbol Ts.

Now that the probationary period has passed, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry’s recognition of the contributions of UT, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Vanderbilt University is permanent.
Tennessine Passes Review Period, Now Permanent Name for Element 117 | Tennessee Today

Boom! I get to keep my avatar!