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Discovery and Naming of the Isotopes of Element 91

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The history of the discovery and naming of the three naturally occurring isotopes of element 91 is outlined in order to eliminate contradictions to be found in the literature. Information about the nineteen isotopes of protactinium now known is listed.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

    KASIMIR FAJANS

  2. Nuclear Science Centre, School of Chemistry, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH

    DONALD F. C. MORRIS

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FAJANS, K., MORRIS, D. Discovery and Naming of the Isotopes of Element 91. Nature 244, 137–138 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/244137a0

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