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 Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1949
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.55 %
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %2.30 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-1.10 %
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.14 %
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1.4
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