Interesting Facts
Neptunium was the first transuranium element to be discovered.
- Thulium metal can resist corrosion due to dry air .
- Only Tm-169 isotope of Thulium metal occur naturally.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
Per Teodor Cleve
Discovery
In 1940
In 1879
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0.1
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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1.4
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