Facts About Einsteinium and Mendelevium
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- Mendelevium metal is synthetically produced metal.
- Mendelevium metal has been produced in only trace amount.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Bombarding Einsteinium with Helium Ions
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1952
In 1955
Abundance In Earth's Crust
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