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Plutonium was discovered by Glenn Seaborg and Edwin McMillan in 1940, at Berkeley Laboratory. Read also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutonium.

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Where us plutonium obtained from?

Plutonium is not obtained it must be made.


What makes plutonium unique?

Plutonium is an artificial metal, very toxic, reactive and radioactive. Plutonium is used in nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons.


Where can you buy artificial or man made plutonium?

We cannot buy plutonium; the transfer of plutonium is strictly controlled.


What makes a chemical reaction with plutonium?

Uranium


Who made the man-made element plutonium?

If it is man made, plutonium is prepared by human beings in nuclear reactors and recycling plants.


Is it possible to test plutonium on human and made him powerful?

Fantasy. Plutonium kills humans.


Is plutonium a example of a synthetic element?

Yes, plutonium is an artificial element, man made.


Who is plutonium made by?

Plutonium was discovered in USA (Berkeley) by Glenn Seaborg and Edwin McMillan in 1940.


Who is plutonium made?

Plutonium was discovered in USA (Berkeley) by Glenn Seaborg and Edwin McMillan in 1940.


What would happen if Pluto was made of plutonium?

Plutonium doesn't occur in nature as far as we know, but if Pluto were made of solid Plutonium, nothing would happen. Pluto is not near anything that might be affected.


Is the element plutonium man made?

Yes, plutonium is a man-made element. It is primarily produced in nuclear reactors by bombarding uranium-238 with neutrons. Isotopes of plutonium are used in the production of nuclear weapons and as fuel in nuclear reactors.


When were washing machines made with plutonium?

Washing machines have never been made with plutonium, as plutonium is a highly radioactive and hazardous material not suitable for consumer products like washing machines. Plutonium is primarily used in nuclear weapons and reactors due to its high radioactivity and energy-producing capabilities.