Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1949
In 1861
Abundance
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0.11
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0.1
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22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
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1.1
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Abundance In Humans
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1.4
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