Difference between revisions of "Neptunium"
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{{Element | name=Neptunium | symbol=Np | anumber=93 | amass=237 amu | state=Solid | class=Metallic | cstructure=Orthorhombic | color=silvery | date=1940 | discname=Edwin M. McMillan, Philip H. Abelson | origname=Named after the planet Neptune. | uses=Used in neutron detection instruments. | obtained=Produced by bombarding [[uranium]] with slow neutrons. Although it is present in uranium rich ores, it is not extracted from this source. Not found outside nuclear or research facilities.}} | {{Element | name=Neptunium | symbol=Np | anumber=93 | amass=237 amu | state=Solid | class=Metallic | cstructure=Orthorhombic | color=silvery | date=1940 | discname=Edwin M. McMillan, Philip H. Abelson | origname=Named after the planet Neptune. | uses=Used in neutron detection instruments. | obtained=Produced by bombarding [[uranium]] with slow neutrons. Although it is present in uranium rich ores, it is not extracted from this source. Not found outside nuclear or research facilities.}} | ||
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Revision as of 23:26, December 14, 2009
| Neptunium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Np |
| Atomic number | 93 |
| Classification | Metallic |
| Atomic mass | 237 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1940 |
| Name of discoverer | Edwin M. McMillan, Philip H. Abelson |
| Name origin | Named after the planet Neptune. |
| Uses | Used in neutron detection instruments. |
| Obtained from | Produced by bombarding uranium with slow neutrons. Although it is present in uranium rich ores, it is not extracted from this source. Not found outside nuclear or research facilities. |