However, it can be detected chemically because it seems to impede every reaction in which it is present. According to one of the discoverers of the element, even a small amount of Administratium made one reaction that normally lasts less than a second take more than four days. Administratium has a half-life of approximately three years. It does not actually decay. Instead, it undergoes a reorganization in which assistants to the neutron, vice neutrons, and assistants to the vice neutrons exchange places.
Some studies indicate that the atomic mass actually increases after each reorganization.
Research at other laboratories seems to indicate that Administratium might occur naturally in the atmosphere. According to one scientist, Administratium is most likely to be found on college and university campuses, and in large corporate and government centers, near the best appointed and maintained building.