Facts About Curium and Cadmium
Interesting Facts
- Curium metal does not occur free in nature.
- Curium metal is a synthetically produced metal.
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Helium Ions
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Albert Ghiorso
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1944
In 1817
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
Abundance In Humans
Not Available