Facts about Neptunium

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Neptunium
The Element Neptunium is defined as...
A radioactive metallic element that is chemically similar to uranium and is obtained in nuclear reactors as a by-product in the production of plutonium.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Neptunium
What are the origins of the word Neptunium ?
Neptunium was named after the planet Neptune.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Neptunium
Neptunium classified as an element in the Actinide series as one of the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare Earth Elements are of the Lanthanide and Actinide series. Most of the elements in the Actinide series are synthetic or man-made.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Neptunium
Neptunium was discovered by Edwin McMillan and Philip Abelson in the USA in 1940
 

Occurrence of the element Neptunium in the Atmosphere
Man-made
 

Common Uses of Neptunium
Neutron detection equipment
 

The Properties of the Element Neptunium

Name of Element : Neptunium
Symbol: Np
Atomic Number: 93
Atomic Mass: (237.0) amu
Melting Point: 640.0 °C - 913.15 °K
Boiling Point: 3902.0 °C - 4175.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 93
Number of Neutrons: 144
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density @ 293 K: 20.45 g/cm3
Color: Silvery


The element Neptunium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Neptunium on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Neptunium for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Neptunium with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Neptunium element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Neptunium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Neptunium element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. Neptunium was discovered by Edwin McMillan and Philip Abelson in the USA in 1940. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Neptunium is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Neptunium
 

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