Polonium

Bismuth

Facts About Polonium and Bismuth

Polonium

Bismuth

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1 Facts

1.1 Interesting Facts

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.

Bismuth metal is soluble and reacts with concentrated nitric acid.

It oxides are used as a yellow pigment in paint. Bismuth chloride oxide BiClO gives a pearly texture to cosmetics.

1.2 Sources

Mining, Ores of metals

Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals

1.3 History

1.3.1 Who Discovered

Pierre Curie and Marie Curie

Claude François Geoffroy

1.3.2 Discovery

In 1898

In 1753

1.4 Abundance

1.4.1 Abundance In Universe

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7 * 10^-8 %

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun

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~-9999 %

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~0.000006 %

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Facts About Beryllium

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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites

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0.00 %

Rank: 42 (Overall)▶

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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust

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0.00 %

Rank: 51 (Overall)▶

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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans

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Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans

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