Facts About Berkelium and Scandium
Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- Scandium is known as one of the rare earth elements.
- Scandium metal found in rare minerals called Wolframite .
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lars Fredrik Nilson
Discovery
In 1949
In 1879
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available