Facts About Americium and Zirconium
Facts
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).
- Zirconium metal can resist to weak acids.
- Zirconium metal reacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Discovery
In 1944
In 1789
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
5 * 10-6 %
13
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
~0.000004 %
16
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
0.00 %
17
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
0.01 %
14
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
0.00 %
23
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.00 %
15
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