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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).
  • Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
  • Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
  • It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
  • It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1944
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶
2 * 10-7 %
Rank: 22 (Overall)▶
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
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~0.0000006 %
Rank: 21 (Overall)▶
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶
0.00 %
Rank: 31 (Overall)▶
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank: 46 (Overall)▶
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank: 28 (Overall)▶
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank: 11 (Overall)▶
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