A thick natPb target was bombarded by 30MeV/u 12C ions.The separation of Hg element from Pb and many other elements produced in the reaction was studied by means of a melting Pb target-thermochromatographic device. Using milking method
208T1 daughter from the 208Hg β-decay was separated from Hg samples by liquid-liquid extyaction. Based on the energy of γ-rays emitted by 208T1 and its half-life
it is undoubtedly demonstrated that a new neutron-rich isotope 208Hg has been synthesized.