Atomic Symbol 93 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 93?

The answer is Neptunium (Np). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Neptunium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Neptunium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Np (Neptunium)

Description

Rare, silvery radioactive metal.

Sources

Produced by bombarding uranium with slow neutrons.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Name Origin

Named for the planet Neptune.

Discovery

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

Year: 1940

Location: United States

Atomic Number

93

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

237,0482

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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