Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1949
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.07 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %1.50 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-0.04 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.20 %
0
1.4
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