Facts About Erbium and Polonium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
- Polonium was the first radioactive element to be discovered.
- Polonium element and its compounds are highly radioactive.
- Its alloy with Beryllium provides source of neutrons.
Sources
Mining
Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1842
In 1898
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
22
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %
26
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
36
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
32
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
36
0.00 %
99+
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