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Why is it useful to create neptunium by bombarding uranium with protons even though neptunium disintegrates in about two days?

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Answer;

  • Neptunium breaks down to produce plutonium used in bombs and americium.
  • it is also used in smoke detectors

Step-by-step explanation;

  • Neptunium may be made by bombarding uranium with neutrons. However Neptunium atoms disintegrate to form plutonium.
  • Neptunium is useful. When Neptunium is bombarded with neutrons it is used to produce plutonium-238 which is used for spacecraft generators and terrestrial navigation beacons.
  • Plutonium used in bombs and americium. it is also used in smoke detectors.
  • Additionally, Neptunium is used in neutron detection equipment.
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