Facts About Einsteinium and Protactinium
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- Protactinium metal has 29 isotopes.
- Isotopes of Protactinium-231 used in nuclear weapon.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Found in Uranium Ores, Mining, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1952
In 1900
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available