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In the past protactinium was extracted as a by-product from uranium ores.

Today is obtained by a nuclear reaction in reactor.

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Where is protactinium mined now?

Protactinium is a rare element found in very small amounts in the Earth's crust. It is usually obtained as a byproduct of uranium processing, specifically in thorium ores. There are limited mining activities specifically for protactinium due to its rarity and low economic demand.


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.


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.


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.


How did protactinium come in existence?

1. Protactinium is a natural chemical element; protactinium can be separated from uranium ores. 2. Protactinium can be obtained by nuclear reactions from thorium 232.


What is the symbol for protactinium?

The chemical symbol for Protactinium is Pa.