Interesting Facts
Neptunium was the first transuranium element to be discovered.
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
History
Who Discovered
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Discovery
In 1940
In 1937
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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0
1.4
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