Neutron bombardment

Neutron bombardment involves using neutrons to convert elements into others by changing their atomic number through beta particle emission. Attempts to synthesize element 93 led to confusing results which were not understood for the next five years.
 Enrico Fermi Italy 1934 Neutron bombardment

Neutron bombardment involves using neutrons to convert elements into others by changing their atomic number through beta particle emission. Attempts to synthesize element 93 led to confusing results which were not understood for the next five years.