Discovery
Discovered by Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson in 1940.
Common Uses
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Precursor in plutonium production
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Potential use in neutron detection equipment
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Limited applications due to its radioactivity
Interesting Facts
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First transuranium element to be synthesized.
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Named after the planet Neptune.
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Exhibits multiple oxidation states, making its chemistry complex.
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