Question

Why do scientists study and synthesize new transuranium element's in the laboratory

Answer 1

Although in general heavier elements have shorter half-lives, some may have a surprisingly long half-life. So scientists are working systematically through the elements to see if any of these are anomalously stable. If these islands of stability are found they could have practical scientific applications.

Answer 2

Scientists study and synthesize new transuranium elements in the laboratory because of their potential applications.

• Elements that come after Uranium in the periodic table is known as transuranium element.
• Atomic number of Uranium is 92.
• So practically elements with an atomic number greater than 92 are called transuranium elements.
• They mostly do not exist in nature (Except Neptunium and Plutonium).
• They are synthesized in the lab with a lot of struggles, because of their possible applications.
• If any of these elements are stable their chemical abilities can be made used in various applications.
• Example: Americium was a transuranium element synthesized in the lab.
• Now it is used for detecting gases passing through smoke detectors.
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