Question

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

Answer 1

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.