Neptunium
| Formula / Notation | Np |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 237 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Neptunium?
Neptunium is the first transuranic element, created artificially in 1940 by bombarding uranium with neutrons. It is found in trace quantities in uranium ores as a decay product. It was named after the planet Neptune.
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Neptunium is the first transuranic element, created artificially in 1940 by bombarding uranium with neutrons. It is found in trace quantities in uranium ores as a decay product. It was named after the planet Neptune.
Neptunium-237 is used in neutron detection equipment. Precursor to plutonium-238 production (used in radioisotope thermoelectric generators for spacecraft).
Radioactive hazard. Regulated as special nuclear material. Accumulates in bone and liver.
The formula or notation for Neptunium is: Np