Facts About Einsteinium and Mercury
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In 1952
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance In Earth's Crust