| Origin of Name |
After the planet, Neptune |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
In 1940 at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
on the University of California campus in Berkeley |
| Discovered by |
E. M. McMillan and Philip H. Abelson |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is found in trace uranium ores.
- It is fairly reactive chemically.
- It is the first
transuranic element (given a number higher than 92).
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| Common Uses |
There are no known uses at this time. However, it is expected to be used in military weaponry. |
