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Where is protactinium mined now?

Updated: 9/19/2023
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In the past protactinium was extracted from the residues of uranium ores; now is extracted from thorium irradiated in nuclear reactors.

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Is protactinium mined?

In the past protactinium was extracted as a by-product from uranium ores. Today is obtained by a nuclear reaction in reactor.


Is protactinium natural or syntheic?

Protactinium is a natural chemical element but now is obtained in nuclear reactors.


How do people get protactinium?

Now protactinium is prepared by the following reaction:Th-232 + n-------------Th-233-----------Pa-233


How is protactinium obtained?

Now protactinium is obtained by a nuclear reaction:Th-232 + n------------Th-233--------------Pa-233


Is protactinium corrosive?

Protactinium is not corrosive.


What odor does protactinium?

Protactinium have no odor.


Is protactinium magnetic?

Protactinium is paramagnetic.


Is protactinium a metalloid?

Protactinium is a metal.


What is made from protactinium?

Nothing is made from protactinium.


Is protactinium metal?

yes, protactinium is a metal


Does protactinium have an odor?

Protactinium hasn't an odor.


Does protactinium react with water?

Protactinium is a reactive metal; protactinium react with water vapours, acids, oxygen, halogens,etc.