Are elements 112, 114, and 118 relatively inert gases?

1975/07/15 by Kenneth S. Pitzer · 22 citations
Chemistry · Physics and Astronomy · #Inorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds #Advanced Chemical Physics Studies #History and advancements in chemistry #Ponding #Atomic orbital #Hartree–Fock method #Covalent bond #Atomic physics #Inert gas #Inert #Chemistry #Computational chemistry #Materials science #Physics #Nuclear physics #Organic chemistry

paper · doi:10.1063/1.431398

openalex publication_date 1975/07/15 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21

Abstract

Initial results of the application of relativistic Hartree–Fock (DHF) orbitals to the covalent ponding of elements 112, 114, and 118 lead to the conclusion that these elements are volatile and relatively inept. (AIP)

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