Facts About Curium and Gold
Interesting Facts
- Curium metal does not occur free in nature.
- Curium metal is a synthetically produced metal.
- It is found in copper ores and from the crust of the earth.
- It is the most malleable and ductile metal.
- Gold alloys are used in Dentistry as fillings, crowning, clips, etc. It is also used as an artificial limb joints.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Helium Ions
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Albert Ghiorso
Unknown
Discovery
In 1944
Before 6000 BCE
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