Elemental Analysis - Mendelevium (Md)

Mendelevium is a radioactive metal of which only a few atoms have ever been produced. This element is used only in scientific research, other than that it has no commercial use.

Mendelevium does not occur naturally. einsteinium, obtained by bombarding it with helium ions.

In 1955, a group of scientists bombarded Einsteinium-53 atoms with helium ions in a 60-inch cyclotron. In this process, the mendelevium-256 isotope was obtained. This was also notable for being the first isotope synthesized on a single atom basis at a time.

Mendelevium is part of the actinide series and is the ninth transuranium element. As is a property of the actinide elements, mendelevium has an oxidation state III. Experiments show that it also has a moderately stable oxidation state II.

There are 14 recognized isotopes of the element Mendelevium. The most stable of these is the isotope mendelevium-51,5, which has a half-life of about 258 days.

Mendelevium has been produced artificially and has never been produced in large quantities. Mendelevium-256 isotope has been helpful in understanding some of the chemical properties of mendelevium in aqueous solution.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also mendelevium (Md) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.