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Anyone have a list of man made (replicated) elements?
Man-Made Elements: What Are They?
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In summary: Scientists have been able to create all the elements on the periodic table by combining other elements in a lab, including ones that don't naturally exist on Earth. The only exception is the very first element, hydrogen, which can be found in abundance in the universe. In summary, scientists have been able to create all elements on the periodic table by combining other elements in a lab. This includes elements that do not naturally exist on Earth. The only exception is hydrogen, which can be found abundantly in the universe.
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welcome to pf!
hi jmanjohn! welcome to pf!
wikipedia does, of course! …
hi jmanjohn! welcome to pf!
wikipedia does, of course!
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I looked at those but what about fusion in the tokamak? Is it creating helium when hydrogen collisions occur?
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Helium, even though it can be "made by man" would not be considered a "man made element" since it exists in nature.
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Maybe a better title to my post would be "How many natural elements have been made by man..." and is there a list?
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jmanjohn said:
I think the answer to that is all of them. If you look at an isotope chart, all elements have unstable isotopes, that could only have been made in a lab.
researchers have basically shot everything at everything. In particular radiation with neutrons and subsequent beta decay will get you nearly everything
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Meaning, natural elements have been created? What natural elements have been created by combining other elements(not by a star or exploding star)?
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jmanjohn said:
Like willem2 said, all of them.
What are man-made elements?
Man-made elements are chemical elements that do not occur naturally on Earth. They are created through artificial nuclear reactions in a laboratory setting.
How are man-made elements created?
Man-made elements are created through nuclear reactions, where the nuclei of different atoms are combined or split to form new elements. This process requires advanced technology and specialized equipment.
Why are man-made elements important?
Man-made elements have a variety of uses in fields such as medicine, industry, and research. They can also provide valuable insights into the nature of matter and the universe.
What are some examples of man-made elements?
Some examples of man-made elements include technetium, promethium, and neptunium. These elements have atomic numbers 43, 61, and 93, respectively, and do not occur naturally on Earth.
What are the potential risks of creating man-made elements?
The creation of man-made elements can be dangerous due to the high levels of radiation involved in the nuclear reactions. Proper safety protocols and regulations must be followed to minimize the risks to scientists and the environment.
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