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Nihonium, with the symbol Nh and atomic number 113, is an artificial element. It does not occur in nature and is produced only in laboratory conditions. It is radioactive and has a very short half-life. Scientists study nihonium to understand the behavior and atomic structure of superheavy elements. History Nihonium was discovered in Japan in 2003. Its name is derived from Nihon, the Latin name for Japan. The discovery of this element marked a significant milestone in research on superheavy elem