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Protactinium hasn't practical uses.
The ratioPa-231/Th-230 is used for radiometric dating of natural sediments old up to 175 000 years.

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When do they use protactinium?

Today protactinium has not practical uses.


What are some products made with Protactinium?

Protactinium has not uses.


What are 5 uses of protactinium?

Protactinium-231 can be used as a tracer to study the movement of ocean water. In nuclear reactors, protactinium-233 can be used to produce uranium-233 for nuclear fuel. Protactinium compounds have been investigated for potential use in cancer treatments. Protactinium-234 can be used in dating rocks and sediments. Protactinium can be used in the production of electronic components and superconductors.


What are the uses of Proactinium?

There are no industrial or commercial uses of Protactinium due to its scarcity, expense, and radiotoxicity. Its only uses are associated with basic scientific research activities.


Some things with protactinium in them?

Protactinium is present in trace amounts in nature and can be found in uranium ores. It is used in research as a neutron source and is also studied for its potential applications in nuclear reactors and accelerators. Protactinium has no significant commercial uses due to its scarcity and radioactivity.


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.