Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Rutherfordium element (Atomic Number 104) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.

Rutherfordium Cube Element

$53.55
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Rutherfordium's atomic number is 104 and its symbol is Rf. As a synthetic element, it is not found in nature and can only be created in a laboratory. Very few properties of rutherfordium or its compounds have been measured; this is due to its extremely limited and expensive production, and the fact that rutherfordium decays very quickly.

Since the Soviets claimed to have first detected the new element, they suggested the name kurchatovium (Ku) in honor of Igor Kurchatov, former head of Soviet nuclear research. This name had been used in books of the Soviet Bloc as the official name of the element. The Americans, however, proposed rutherfordium (Rf) for the new element to honor Ernest Rutherford, who is known as the "father" of nuclear physics.

This display is contained within crystal clear Lucite acrylic.

Please note that this item might be classified as hazardous material in certain countries. We suggest checking local guidelines to ensure compliance before placing your order.

Details
  • Made In USA
  • 2x2x2 inches
  • Radioactive symbol. No sample.
Safety

We get asked about the radioactivity and overall safety of the periodic tables/cubes from time to time. These are legitimate concerns and we wanted to address those concerns here. Although there are several elements in the cubes that are dangerous or toxic, the acrylic and glass ampules make the products safe to handle and store.

The average American is exposed to 0.034 mrem/hr from background radiation (300 mrem/year). In other words, a person will get three times the radiation from natural background radiation which includes the sun, food, radon, and the environment, than they will from holding a radioactive element in one of our Lucite Acrylic displays.

Care Instructions

Wash with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, or sponge. Rinse and blot dry with a damp cloth or chamois.

*Never use abrasive cleaners, household cleaners, window-cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.*

To maintain the brilliant luster of acrylic, wax and occasionally with a quality grade of automobile paste wax (NOT A CLEANER WAX COMBINATION.) Apply a thin coat with a clean, cotton flannel cloth. Then wipe with a clean damp cloth. NEVER USE HOUSEHOLD SPRAY WAXES.

Proudly made in the U.S.A.