Facts About Einsteinium and Cadmium
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- 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
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1952
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust