Discovered : by P. Armbruster, G. Munzenberg and co-workers in 1984

Isolated in Darmstadt, Germany

Origin : The element is named after the German state of Hesse, where the German Nuclear Research Institute is located.

Description :

A highly radioactive metal which does not occur naturally and only a few atoms have ever been made. It is of research interest only.

Image :

Based on the coat of arms for the German state of Hesse.