Technetium was discovered by Carlo Perrier, Emilio Segre at 1937 in Italy.
Origin of name: from the Greek word "technikos" meaning "artificial".
Atomic Number: 46
Atomic Weight: 106.42
Melting Point: 1828.05 K (1554.9°C or 2830.8°F)
Boiling Point: 3236 K (2963°C or 5365°F)
Density: 12.0 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 5 Group Number: 10 Group Name: none none