The element technetium is centrally located in the periodic table. In general, its chemistry is less explored than that of its neighbors. This can primarily be attributed to its radioactive nature. The latter is discussed using a combination of introductory nuclear physics concepts and empirical trends observed in the Chart of the Nuclides and the Periodic Table. Trends such as the enhanced stability of nucleon pairs, magic numbers, and Mattauch’s rule will be described. We will also provide an overview of recent chemistry highlights from our laboratory and outline areas that merit further exploration.

Technetium, the first radioelement in the periodic table

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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