Facts About Bismuth and Mendelevium
Interesting Facts
- Bismuth metal is soluble and reacts with concentrated nitric acid.
- It oxides are used as a yellow pigment in paint. Bismuth chloride oxide BiClO gives a pearly texture to cosmetics.
- Mendelevium metal is synthetically produced metal.
- Mendelevium metal has been produced in only trace amount.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Bombarding Einsteinium with Helium Ions
Who Discovered
Claude François Geoffroy
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1753
In 1955
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