Atomic Mass Np (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Neptunium. But how do we know how much does a Np atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Np, we can open any periodic table and search for Neptunium.

In the case of Neptunium the answer is 237,0482. However there is a lot of funny facts about Neptunium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Neptunium Overview

Np Atomic Mass

237,0482

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Np (Neptunium)

Name Origin

Named for the planet Neptune.

Description

Rare, silvery radioactive metal.

Atomic Number

93

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: E.M. McMillan, P.H. Abelson

Year: 1940

Location: United States

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Sources

Produced by bombarding uranium with slow neutrons.

Want to learn more details and data about Neptunium (Np)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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