Mendelevium (Md) has an atomic number of 101, with 101 protons in the nucleus of an atom. This actinoid has an unknown color, but is probably metallic or silver. It was named after Dimitri Mendeleev, who is commonly known as the father of the periodic table.

What is mendelevium used for?

Mendelevium is used only for research. Mendelevium has no known biological role. Mendelevium does not occur naturally. It is made by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles (helium ions).

What exactly is mendelevium?

: a radioactive metallic element produced artificially — see Chemical Elements Table.