Interesting Facts
Neptunium was the first transuranium element to be discovered.
- In the list of most abundant element Tin is ranked 49th.
- Tin metal does not react with water as well as does not corrode in it.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
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Discovery
In 1940
Before 3500 BC
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
-0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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