Jump to content

Asteroid may contain heaviest known elements

DPS Ammonite

By DPS Ammonite
in Rocks & Minerals

 Share

Recommended Posts

DPS Ammonite Regular Member

DPS Ammonite

Posted
Posted

The 33 Polyhymnia asteroid with an estimated weight of 75.28 g/cm3, may be more dense than the heaviest stable element that we know of, Osmium. It is theorized that there might be an island of stability of around 164 on the periodic table; that element may compose part of the asteroid.

 

https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/solar-system/a45522962/new-element-asteroid/

  • I found this Informative 4

My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned.   

See my Arizona Paleontology Guide    link  The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere.       

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...