Interesting Facts
Actinium glows in the dark due to its radioactivity.
- 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.
Sources
Obtained by Treating Radium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Friedrich Oskar Giesel
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1902
In 1898
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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0
1.4
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