Does albert einstein have a chemical element named after him?

Of the 118 chemical elements, 19 are connected with the names of 20 people. 15 elements were named to honor 16 scientists. Four other elements have indirect connection to the names of non-scientists. On top of this, a 21st person, a 17th scientist, has an implied connection to a 20th element. read more

The radioactive actinide metal "einsteinium" is named for Albert Einstein. It has atomic number 99 and has only been created artificially, in very small quantities. read more

The elements of the periodic table have all been named based on a number of factors. Some elements are named for colors and given the Latin or Greek word which depicts it. Other elements are named for the region or town they were first discovered. Several have been named after some of history's prominent scientific minds. read more