Facts About Thorium and Neptunium
Interesting Facts
- 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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Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
Discovery
In 1829
In 1940
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
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