Facts About Berkelium and Mercury
Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- 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.
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In 1949
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available