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).
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
1.2 Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.4.3 Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %~-9999 %
1E-08
0.1
2.1.1 Abundance In Meteorites
2.2.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.3.1 Abundance In Oceans
2.4.1 Abundance In Humans