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Why was the plutonium element found?

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Plutonium was discovered in 1940 during studies about nuclear physics, nuclear reactions, isotopes; normal and intelligent humans want to know more and more.

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Chemists at the University of Chicago isolated and measured this element for the first time. What element is it?

The element is plutonium. Particulars can be found in the Wikipedia article on plutonium. A link is provided.


Is the element plutonium man made?

Yes, plutonium is an artificial element.


Is plutonium a pure element or compound?

Plutonium is a pure chemical element.


Is plutonium a natural or synthetic element?

Plutonium is an artificial element; natural plutonium exist only in extremely traces.


Is plutonium heterogeneous?

Plutonium is a chemical element; a chemical element is considered homogeneous.


What element was named after underworld?

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What element is name after Pluto?

Plutonium .


Is plutonium an alloy?

No, plutonium is not mined. Plutonium can be found accompanying uranium minerals but only in insignificant traces. Plutonium is obtained as an industrial product in nuclear reactors.


An element produced inside a nuclear reactor?

Plutonium, an element not found in nature, is formed from uranium during reactor operation


Is plutonium a example of a synthetic element?

Yes, plutonium is an artificial element, man made.


Is plutonium polar?

Plutonium is a chemical element, not a molecule.


Is plutonium least poisonous to humans?

Plutonium is a very toxic element; also is a radioactive element.