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