Atomic Symbol Np (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Np?

The answer is Neptunium (Np). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Neptunium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Neptunium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Np (Neptunium)

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Sources

Produced by bombarding uranium with slow neutrons.

Description

Rare, silvery radioactive metal.

Name Origin

Named for the planet Neptune.

Atomic Number

93

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

237,0482

Discovery

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

Year: 1940

Location: United States

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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