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Yes, it's highly radioactive. That's why it's mostly used in nuclear weapons.

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What happens if you touch protactinium?

If you touch protactinium, it can expose you to harmful radiation. Protactinium is a radioactive element, and contact with it can result in radiation burns, tissue damage, and an increased risk of developing cancer. It is important to handle protactinium with proper safety precautions to minimize the risk of exposure.


Is protactinium magnetic?

Protactinium is paramagnetic.


Is protactinium corrosive?

Protactinium is not corrosive.


Is protactinium metal?

yes, protactinium is a metal


What is made from protactinium?

Nothing is made from protactinium.


When was protactinium made?

Protactinium is a natural chemical element; but protactinium can be obtained artificially by nuclear reactions from 232Th.


What is the ionic charge of protactinium?

Valences of protactinium are: 2, 4,5.


What is protactinium made by?

Protactinium is a natural chemical element; but protactinium can be obtained artificially by nuclear reactions from 232Th.


What group number does protactinium belong to?

Protactinium is a member of the actinoids series.


Does protactinium react with water?

Protactinium is a highly reactive metal and it can react with water, particularly in its radioactive forms. This reaction can release hydrogen gas and produce protactinium hydroxide. However, protactinium is rare and not often encountered in everyday situations.


What is the symbol for protactinium?

The chemical symbol for Protactinium is Pa.


When do they use protactinium?

Today protactinium has not practical uses.