Facts About Berkelium and Holmium
Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- Holmium metal is very soft and malleable.
- Holmium metal is well known for its corrosion resistivity.
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Marc Delafontaine
Discovery
In 1949
In 1878
Abundance In Universe
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Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Abundance In Oceans
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