Interesting Facts
Actinium glows in the dark due to its radioactivity.
- Protactinium metal has 29 isotopes.
- Isotopes of Protactinium-231 used in nuclear weapon.
Sources
Obtained by Treating Radium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Found in Uranium Ores, Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Friedrich Oskar Giesel
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1902
In 1900
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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0
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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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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