HPS masthead
search
What's New?
NRC Grants to HPS Education Institutions for Student Scholarships/Fellowships and Faculty Development now open until 25 Feb 2009
NRC Grant to HPS Education Institutions Now Open Until 22 Jan 2009
January Journal
January Newsletter
AAPM Now Accepting Applications for Student Summer Programs
Upcoming Events
HPS Midyear Meeting
Recent Advances in Planning and Response to Radiation Emergencies
31 January - 3 February 2009

San Antonio, Texas
54th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society
12-16 July 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2009 Professional Development School
NORM and TENORM
16-18 July 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07 January 2009

Answer to Question #1630 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Radiation Basics — Elements

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

Q
Which elements on the periodic table are synthetics?
A
From among the elements with atomic numbers 1 through 92 in the periodic table, elements 43 (technetium) and 61 (promethium) are synthetic. All of the transuranic elements, having atomic numbers greater than 92, are synthetic. Additional information can be found by searching "synthetic elements" on the Internet. Detailed information on every element can be found on the KLBProductions Web site. James Turner, CHP, PhD
Answer posted on 3 February 2002. The information and material posted on this Web site is intended as general reference information only. Specific facts and circumstances may alter the concepts and applications of materials and information described herein. The information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be relied upon in the absence of such professional advice specific to whatever facts and circumstances are presented in any given situation. Answers are correct at the time they are posted on the Web site. Be advised that over time, some requirements could change, new data could be made available, or Internet links could change. For answers that have been posted for several months or longer, please check the current status of the posted information prior to using the responses for specific applications.
Home Affiliates Ask the Experts Radiation Terms Employment Meetings