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- intermediate in the preparation of plutonium 238

- in the instruments for the detection of high energy neutrons

- possible use in the future as material for nuclear weapons

- possible use in the future as nuclear fuel

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Is neptunium rare or common?

Neptunium is an artificial element; but significant amounts of neptunium are gathered in nuclear wastes from nuclear reactors, now without uses.


What can doctors use neptunium for?

Neptunium hasn't medical uses.


What are the three common compounds of neptunium?

The three common compounds of neptunium are neptunium dioxide (NpO2), neptunium trichloride (NpCl3), and neptunium tetrafluoride (NpF4).


What is the modern uses of neptunium?

Some uses of neptunium: - component of high energy neutron detectors - precursor for the preparation of 238Pu


What are the common molecules for neptunium?

Neptunium contain atoms, not molecules.


Why is neptunium a metal?

The majority of neptunium characteristics are common to other metals.


Where can you buy neptunium?

Neptunium is not a common commercial product; it is under a strict control.


What are the common compounds of Neptunium?

Neptunium(IV) oxide or neptunium dioxide is the chemical compound composed of neptunium and oxygen with the formula NpO2. It forms dark olive[4] green cubic crystals[1].


What is neptunium used for and why?

Neptunium has only limited uses:- precursor in the preparation of plutonium-238- sensor in the detectors of high energy neutronsIn USA are studied applications of neptunium in nuclear weapons or as nuclear fuels.


What are the uses of the element neptunium?

Neptunium has only limited uses:- precursor in the preparation of plutonium-238- sensor in the detectors of high energy neutronsIn USA are studied applications of neptunium in nuclear weapons or as nuclear fuels.


What is better uranium or neptunium?

Uranium is more common and useful.


What does neptunium do to help people?

Neptunium has only limited uses:- precursor in the preparation of plutonium-238- sensor in the detectors of high energy neutronsIn USA are studied applications of neptunium in nuclear weapons or as nuclear fuels for fast reactors.