| Type | Chemical element |
| Uses | Technological applications • Military applications |
| Group | |
| Symbol | Mp |
| Appearance | Translucent iridescent crystal |
| Discovered | Late 1960s |
| Properties | Superconductivity at room temperature • Natural nuclear instability • Unpredictable decay patterns |
| Controversy | Potential for groundbreaking discoveries • Risks of unintended consequences |
| Natural or artificial |
