Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Protactinium element (Atomic Number 91) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.

Protactinium Element Cube

$53.55
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Protactinium's atomic number is 91 and its symbol is Pa. It is a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal which readily reacts with oxygen, water vapor and inorganic acids. Concentrations of protactinium in the Earth's crust are typically a few parts per trillion, but may reach up to a few parts per million.

Protactinium was first identified in 1913 by Kazimierz Fajans and Oswald Helmuth Göhring and named brevium because of the short half-life of the specific isotope studied. Later, the element was name protactinium, which means "(nuclear) precursor of actinium".

Because of its scarcity, high radioactivity and high toxicity, there are currently no uses for protactinium outside scientific research, and for this purpose, protactinium is mostly extracted from spent nuclear fuel

This display is contained within crystal clear Lucite acrylic.

Please note that this item might be classified as hazardous material in certain countries. We suggest checking local guidelines to ensure compliance before placing your order.

Details
  • Made In USA
  • 2x2x2 inches
  • Radioactive symbol. No sample.
Safety

We get asked about the radioactivity and overall safety of the periodic tables/cubes from time to time. These are legitimate concerns and we wanted to address those concerns here. Although there are several elements in the cubes that are dangerous or toxic, the acrylic and glass ampules make the products safe to handle and store.

The average American is exposed to 0.034 mrem/hr from background radiation (300 mrem/year). In other words, a person will get three times the radiation from natural background radiation which includes the sun, food, radon, and the environment, than they will from holding a radioactive element in one of our Lucite Acrylic displays.

Care Instructions

Wash with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, or sponge. Rinse and blot dry with a damp cloth or chamois.

*Never use abrasive cleaners, household cleaners, window-cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.*

To maintain the brilliant luster of acrylic, wax and occasionally with a quality grade of automobile paste wax (NOT A CLEANER WAX COMBINATION.) Apply a thin coat with a clean, cotton flannel cloth. Then wipe with a clean damp cloth. NEVER USE HOUSEHOLD SPRAY WAXES.

Proudly made in the U.S.A.