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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).
Ruthenium element has been extracted from used nuclear fuel.
Ruthenium metal also produces as a by-product of the Nickel mining.
1.2 Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
By-product of Nickel Refining, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
Karl Ernst Claus
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1944
In 1844
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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4 * 10
-7
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Rank:
20
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Facts About Thallium
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
Rank:
N/A
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~0.0000005 %
Rank:
22
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
26
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
(Facts About A..)
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
54
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
38
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0.042
(Facts About P..)
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
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Not Available
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Facts About Radium
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0.14
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