The Seaborg Technique to synthesize gold

[Paul Ferguson]

"In 1980, Glenn Seaborg developed the Seaborg Technique to synthesise gold. This technique uses bismuth, which is transmuted into gold by removing protons and neutrons. This is achieved by bombarding bismuth atoms with carbon and neon nuclei travelling at the speed of light."

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