Ununbium is a synthetic element that has an atomic number of 112 on the periodic table. It was first synthesized in 1996 and is also known by its temporary systematic name, Eka-mercury. Some synonyms for ununbium include Element 112, Uub, and Unbihexium. Due to its unstable nature, ununbium has a very short half-life, meaning that it decays rapidly into other elements. For this reason, its chemical properties are not well known and further research is needed to understand its potential uses. Ununbium is part of a larger group of synthetic elements that have been synthesized by scientists in labs.