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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
  • Americium metal is produced by bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons.
  • Americium metal was discovered as a by-product while testing an atomic bomb (Manhattan Project).
  • Polonium was the first radioactive element to be discovered.
  • Polonium element and its compounds are highly radioactive.
  • Its alloy with Beryllium provides source of neutrons.
1.2 Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
Mining, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1944
In 1898
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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