Elements Beyond 100, Present Status and Future Prospects

Abstract

A review, with 332 references, is presented on the current status of heavy element synthesis for elements 101, 102, and 103. Tentative identification of element 104 as well as very preliminary identification of element 105 are also discussed. A summary of other work on the transuranium elements is given. Systematics for predicting the synthesis and properties of new elements and isotopes is discussed as are the production processes, future production facilities, and applications of the transuranium isotopes. [on SciFinder(R)]