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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.
  • Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
  • Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1898
In 1829
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10-4 %
Rank: 9 (Overall)▶
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
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~0.0004 %
Rank: 9 (Overall)▶
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.05 %
Rank: 11 (Overall)▶
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.66 %
Rank: 7 (Overall)▶
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
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0.00 %
Rank: 15 (Overall)▶
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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