karbonium

Karbonium is a hypothetical element with the atomic number 126, symbolized as Kb. It is predicted to be a member of the 7p series of superheavy elements, which are elements with atomic numbers greater than 103. The existence of karbonium is based on theoretical predictions and is not yet confirmed by experimental evidence.

The element is expected to have an atomic mass of approximately 324 u and a half-life of less than a second. It is predicted to be a radioactive metal with a high density and a melting point around 1000 K. Karbonium is also expected to have a high boiling point, around 1500 K, and a low electronegativity.

The synthesis of karbonium is expected to be challenging due to its high atomic number and short half-life. It is predicted to be produced through the fusion of lighter elements, such as lead or bismuth, with heavier nuclei, such as calcium or nickel. The resulting nucleus is expected to be highly unstable and decay rapidly through alpha decay or spontaneous fission.

Karbonium is not expected to have any stable isotopes and is predicted to be highly toxic due to its radioactivity. It is also expected to be a strong oxidizer, which could make it dangerous to handle. The element is not expected to have any known uses or applications, as it is primarily of interest to scientists studying the properties of superheavy elements.