Facts About Curium and Holmium
Interesting Facts
- Curium metal does not occur free in nature.
- Curium metal is a synthetically produced metal.
- Holmium metal is very soft and malleable.
- Holmium metal is well known for its corrosion resistivity.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Helium Ions
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Albert Ghiorso
Marc Delafontaine
Discovery
In 1944
In 1878
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Abundance In Oceans
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