Current Research in the Periodic Table
The periodic table of the elements was created way back in 1869. However, there is still research going on today. Scientists have been creating elements for practical uses in the world today.
Scientists all over the world have worked to create new uses of the elements on the table.
Uses of man made elements:
Even though most of the manmade elements on the table only last a few seconds (at most), they are still very useful. As listed above, nuclear physicists use decaying elements to research more about how atomic nuclei are put together and fall apart. This information can be used in a variety of ways, including in developing new elements.
Scientists all over the world have worked to create new uses of the elements on the table.
Uses of man made elements:
- Plutonium is used in nuclear weapons.
- Nuclear physicists use decaying elements to research more about how atomic nuclei are put together and fall apart.
- Americum is used in smoke detectors.
- Californium is used metal detectors.
Even though most of the manmade elements on the table only last a few seconds (at most), they are still very useful. As listed above, nuclear physicists use decaying elements to research more about how atomic nuclei are put together and fall apart. This information can be used in a variety of ways, including in developing new elements.