Rf
Rutherfordium Symbol (Rf)
Rutherfordium is element 104 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Rf and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Rf mean?
Rf is the chemical symbol for rutherfordium, element number 104 in the periodic table. Rutherfordium is a transition metal in group 4, period 7. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1964.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Rf |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 104 |
| Mass number (no standard atomic weight) | [267] |
| Group / period | 4 / 7 |
| Element category | transition metal |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s² 5f¹⁴ 6d² |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +4 |
| Discovered | 1964 |
How to type Rf
- Plain text: type
Rf— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Rf}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Rf}. - HTML:
Rf; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for rutherfordium?
The chemical symbol for rutherfordium is Rf.
What is the atomic number of rutherfordium?
Rutherfordium has atomic number 104, meaning each atom has 104 protons.
What is the electron configuration of rutherfordium?
The ground-state electron configuration of rutherfordium is [Rn]7s² 5f¹⁴ 6d².
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Reference: Rutherfordium on PubChem (NIH)