Elemental Analysis - Neptunium (Np)

Neptunium is a radioactive metal. It is rarely used outside of scientific research. For example, the neptunium-237 isotope is used in neutron detectors.d.

Neptunium has no known biological role. It is toxic only because of its radioactivity.

Neptunium is obtained as a byproduct from nuclear reactors. Used uranium is mined from fuel rods. Trace amounts occur naturally in uranium ores.

Neptunium was the first synthetically produced transuranium element. It was also the first actinide series transuranium element discovered. It was discovered after several false discoveries of the element, including an attempt to bombard uranium with neutrons. This experiment resulted in the discovery of fission, or the splitting of atoms.

The name Neptunium comes from the planet Neptune. It has between 92 and 94 protons in its nucleus, large enough to undergo a nuclear fission reaction or atomic fission. Therefore, it is widely used in both nuclear power plants and weapons.

However, neptunium is not widely used. Neptunium, uranium and plutonium are elements that need to be studied more, as they are produced by nuclear reactions and can remain as harmful radioactive waste for millions of years. Understanding the chemistry of neptunium is crucial to ensuring safe long-term nuclear waste storage.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also neptunium (Np) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.