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Neptunium was the first transuranium element to be discovered.
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
- Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
- Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.
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