Facts About Einsteinium and Rubidium
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- Rubidium metal is 16th most common element found in the earth crust.
- Rubidium metal also found in minerals as well as seawater.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Obtained from Lithium Production.
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Discovery
In 1952
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust