Facts About Americium and Silver
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).
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
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Discovery
In 1944
Before 5000 BC
Abundance In Earth's Crust