Isotopes of Neptunium
List of known isotopes of the element Neptunium.
| Isotope | t½ | % | Spin/parity | Radius | Isotopic mass | Discovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219Np | 0.15 ± ms | syn. | (9/2-) | — | 2.19·108 ±98.73 keV/c2 | 2015 |
| 220Np | 25 ± us | syn. | — | — | 2.2·108 ±32.97 keV/c2 | 2019 |
| 222Np | 0.38 ± us | syn. | — | — | 2.22·108 ±40.84 keV/c2 | 2020 |
| 223Np | 2.2 ± us | syn. | (9/2-) | — | 2.23·108 ±88.95 keV/c2 | 2017 |
| 224Np | 38 ± us | syn. | — | — | 2.24·108 ±31.05 keV/c2 | 2018 |
| 225Np | 3.6 ± ms | syn. | — | — | 2.25·108 ±98.35 keV/c2 | 1994 |
| 226Np | 35 ±10 ms | syn. | — | — | 2.26·108 ±109.5 keV/c2 | 1990 |
| 227Np | 0.51 ±6 s | syn. | — | — | 2.27·108 ±82.65 keV/c2 | 1990 |
| 228Np | 61.4 ±14 s | syn. | — | — | 2.28·108 ±108 keV/c2 | 1994 |
| 229Np | 4 ±2 m | syn. | — | — | 2.29·108 ±108.6 keV/c2 | 1968 |
| 230Np | 4.6 ±3 m | syn. | — | — | 2.3·108 ±59.05 keV/c2 | 1968 |
| 231Np | 48.8 ±2 m | syn. | (5/2-) | — | 2.31·108 ±54.91 keV/c2 | 1950 |
| 232Np | 14.7 ±3 m | syn. | (4+) | — | 2.32·108 ±107 keV/c2 | 1950 |
| 233Np | 36.2 ±1 m | syn. | (5/2+) | — | 2.33·108 ±54.72 keV/c2 | 1950 |
| 234Np | 4.4 ±1 d | syn. | (0+) | — | 2.34·108 ±9.014 keV/c2 | 1949 |
| 235Np | 396.1 ±12 d | syn. | 5/2+ | — | 2.35·108 ±1.49 keV/c2 | 1949 |
| 236Np | 155,000 ±1 a | syn. | 6(-) | — | 2.36·108 ±54.12 keV/c2 | 1949 |
| 237Np | 2.144·106 ±7 a | syn. | 5/2+ | — | 2.37·108 ±1.201 keV/c2 | 1948 |
| 238Np | 2.099 ±2 d | syn. | 2+ | — | 2.38·108 ±1.22 keV/c2 | 1949 |
| 239Np | 2.356 ±3 d | syn. | 5/2+ | — | 2.39·108 ±1.406 keV/c2 | 1940 |
| 240Np | 61.9 ±2 m | syn. | (5+) | — | 2.4·108 ±18.28 keV/c2 | 1953 |
| 241Np | 13.9 ±2 m | syn. | 5/2+ | — | 2.41·108 ±107.3 keV/c2 | 1959 |
| 242Np | 2.2 ±2 m | syn. | (1+) | — | 2.42·108 ±214.7 keV/c2 | 1979 |
| 243Np | 1.85 ±15 m | syn. | (5/2) | — | 2.43·108 ±34 keV/c2 | 1979 |
| 244Np | 2.29 ±16 m | syn. | (7-) | — | 2.44·108 ±107 keV/c2 | 1987 |
219NpNeptunium-219
| Classification | z: 93; n: 126; m: 219 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 0.15 ± ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (9/2-) |
| Decay modes | α decay; proton emission |
| Discovery | 2015 |
| Mass excess | 29,430 ±91.96 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,604 ±0.4199 keV |
| Single-particle energy | -253.4 ±92.98 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 6,140 ±92.93 keV |
220NpNeptunium-220
| Classification | z: 93; n: 127; m: 220 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 25 ± us |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay |
| Discovery | 2019 |
| Mass excess | 30,470 ±30.71 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,602 ±0.1396 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 109.9 ±33.48 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 7,033 ±96.96 keV |
222NpNeptunium-222
| Classification | z: 93; n: 129; m: 222 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 0.38 ± us |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay |
| Discovery | 2020 |
| Mass excess | 31,270 ±38.05 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,602 ±0.1714 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 534.3 ±81.55 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,707 ±204 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -3,785 ±302 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -12,730 ±302 keV |
223NpNeptunium-223
| Classification | z: 93; n: 130; m: 223 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 2.2 ± us |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (9/2-) |
| Decay modes | α decay |
| Discovery | 2017 |
| Mass excess | 30,650 ±82.86 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,607 ±0.3716 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 903.2 ±97.82 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 8,687 ±91.17 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 4,613 ±101.7 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -5,462 ±311 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -12,480 ±311 keV |
224NpNeptunium-224
| Classification | z: 93; n: 131; m: 224 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 38 ± us |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay |
| Discovery | 2018 |
| Mass excess | 32,030 ±28.92 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,603 ±0.1291 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 1,302 ±65.75 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,697 ±87.76 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 6,289 ±32.7 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -3,248 ±301 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -12,160 ±301 keV |
225NpNeptunium-225
| Classification | z: 93; n: 132; m: 225 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 3.6 ± ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay; electron capture + β⁺ decay |
| Discovery | 1994 |
| Mass excess | 31,610 ±91.61 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,607 ±0.4072 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 1,413 ±92.87 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 8,485 ±96.07 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 4,246 ±92.15 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -4,682 ±314 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -11,740 ±314 keV |
226NpNeptunium-226
| Classification | z: 93; n: 133; m: 226 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 35 ±10 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay |
| Discovery | 1990 |
| Mass excess | 32,810 ±102 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,604 ±0.4516 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 1,844 ±102.5 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,872 ±137.1 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 5,488 ±102.6 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -2,813 ±225 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -11,560 ±317 keV |
227NpNeptunium-227
| Classification | z: 93; n: 134; m: 227 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 0.51 ±6 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay |
| Discovery | 1990 |
| Mass excess | 32,570 ±76.98 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,607 ±0.3392 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 2,038 ±77.76 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 8,309 ±127.8 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 3,533 ±77.45 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -4,191 ±126 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -11,130 ±215 keV |
228NpNeptunium-228
| Classification | z: 93; n: 135; m: 228 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 61.4 ±14 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | electron capture (EC); α decay |
| Discovery | 1994 |
| Mass excess | 33,820 ±100 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,604 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 2,509 ±101 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,825 ±126 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 4,604 ±100.9 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -2,283 ±103 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -11,020 ±141 keV |
229NpNeptunium-229
| Classification | z: 93; n: 136; m: 229 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 4 ±2 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | α decay; electron capture (EC) |
| Discovery | 1968 |
| Mass excess | 33,800 ±101.1 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,605 ±0.4418 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 2,707 ±102 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 8,095 ±142 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 2,590 ±101.3 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -3,594 ±117.9 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -10,380 ±103.8 keV |
230NpNeptunium-230
| Classification | z: 93; n: 137; m: 230 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 4.6 ±3 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay; α decay |
| Discovery | 1968 |
| Mass excess | 35,230 ±55 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,601 ±0.2392 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 3,262 ±55.29 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,636 ±115.1 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 3,621 ±55.19 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -1,696 ±56.85 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -10,230 ±81.85 keV |
231NpNeptunium-231
| Classification | z: 93; n: 138; m: 231 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 48.8 ±2 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (5/2-) |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay; α decay |
| Discovery | 1950 |
| Mass excess | 35,620 ±51.15 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,602 ±0.2214 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 3,280 ±51.33 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 7,684 ±75.1 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 1,817 ±51.22 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -2,685 ±55.69 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -9,380 ±53.14 keV |
232NpNeptunium-232
| Classification | z: 93; n: 139; m: 232 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 14.7 ±3 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (4+) |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay; α decay |
| Discovery | 1950 |
| Mass excess | 37,350 ±100 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,597 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 3,735 ±100 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,336 ±112 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 2,749 ±100 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -1,001 ±101 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -9,020 ±102 keV |
233NpNeptunium-233
| Classification | z: 93; n: 140; m: 233 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 36.2 ±1 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (5/2+) |
| Decay modes | electron capture (EC); α decay |
| Discovery | 1950 |
| Mass excess | 37,940 ±50.98 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,596 ±0.2188 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 3,949 ±50.98 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 7,482 ±112 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 1,029 ±51.03 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -2,104 ±74.38 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -8,484 ±53.69 keV |
234NpNeptunium-234
| Classification | z: 93; n: 141; m: 234 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 4.4 ±1 d |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (0+) |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay |
| Discovery | 1949 |
| Mass excess | 39,950 ±8.397 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,589 ±0.0359 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 4,253 ±8.557 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,065 ±51.64 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 1,809 ±8.473 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -395.2 ±10.75 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -8,169 ±54.82 keV |
235NpNeptunium-235
| Classification | z: 93; n: 142; m: 235 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 396.1 ±12 d |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 5/2+ |
| Decay modes | electron capture (EC); α decay |
| Discovery | 1949 |
| Mass excess | 41,040 ±1.388 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,587 ±0.0059 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 4,390 ±0.8804 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,983 ±8.367 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 124.2 ±1.781 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -1,140 ±20.49 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -7,379 ±6.857 keV |
236NpNeptunium-236
| Classification | z: 93; n: 143; m: 236 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 155,000 ±1 a |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 6(-) |
| Decay modes | electron capture (EC); β⁻ decay; α decay |
| Discovery | 1949 |
| Mass excess | 43,370 ±50.42 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,579 ±0.2136 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 4,829 ±50.41 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 5,736 ±50.41 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 933.5 ±50.43 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 476.5 ±50.38 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -6,876 ±54.41 keV |
237NpNeptunium-237
| Classification | z: 93; n: 144; m: 237 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 2.144·106 ±7 a |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 5/2+ |
| Decay modes | α decay; spontaneous fission |
| Discovery | 1948 |
| Mass excess | 44,870 ±1.12 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,574 ±0.0047 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 4,861 ±0.2517 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,577 ±50.41 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -518.6 ±1.643 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -220.1 ±1.294 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -6,102 ±1.64 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | 3.16 ±0.1 μN |
| Electric quadrupole moment | 3.886 ±0.006 b |
238NpNeptunium-238
| Classification | z: 93; n: 145; m: 238 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 2.099 ±2 d |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 2+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1949 |
| Mass excess | 47,450 ±1.137 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,566 ±0.0048 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 5,224 ±0.5572 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 5,488 ±0.2 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 146.8 ±1.876 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 1,291 ±0.4573 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -5,709 ±1.309 keV |
239NpNeptunium-239
| Classification | z: 93; n: 146; m: 239 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 2.356 ±3 d |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 5/2+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1940 |
| Mass excess | 49,310 ±1.31 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,560 ±0.0055 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 5,285 ±1.483 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,214 ±0.9939 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -1,262 ±1.993 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 722.7 ±0.9304 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -4,924 ±0.977 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | 2.2 ±0.4 μN |
240NpNeptunium-240
| Classification | z: 93; n: 147; m: 240 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 61.9 ±2 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (5+) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1953 |
| Mass excess | 52,310 ±17.03 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,550 ±0.071 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 5,545 ±17.05 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 5,066 ±17.03 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -399.3 ±17.22 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 2,190 ±17.01 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -4,344 ±17.01 keV |
241NpNeptunium-241
| Classification | z: 93; n: 148; m: 241 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 13.9 ±2 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 5/2+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1959 |
| Mass excess | 54,310 ±100 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,544 ±0.415 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 5,689 ±100 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,072 ±101.4 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -1,882 ±220 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 1,360 ±100 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -3,882 ±100 keV |
242NpNeptunium-242
| Classification | z: 93; n: 149; m: 242 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 2.2 ±2 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (1+) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1979 |
| Mass excess | 57,410 ±200 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,533 ±0.8265 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 6,069 ±280 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 4,969 ±223.6 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -1,204 ±283.5 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 2,700 ±200 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -3,610 ±200 keV |
243NpNeptunium-243
| Classification | z: 93; n: 150; m: 243 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 1.85 ±15 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (5/2) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1979 |
| Mass excess | 59,800 ±32 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,526 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 6,103 ±203 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 5,682 ±203 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -2,674 ±301.7 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 2,051 ±32 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -2,982 ±32 keV |
244NpNeptunium-244
| Classification | z: 93; n: 151; m: 244 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 2.29 ±16 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (7-) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1987 |
| Mass excess | 63,240 ±100 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,514 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 6,529 ±316 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 4,637 ±105 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 3,434 ±100 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -2,586 ±100 keV |