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).
1.2 Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1944
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1.7E-07
22
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
9.9E-12
8.1
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
2E-23
1.1
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1E-13
1.4