Interesting Facts
- Curium metal does not occur free in nature.
- Curium metal is a synthetically produced metal.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Bombarding Plutonium with Helium Ions
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Albert Ghiorso
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1944
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.07 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %1.50 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-0.04 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.20 %
0
1.4
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