Interesting Facts
- Mendelevium metal is synthetically produced metal.
- Mendelevium metal has been produced in only trace amount.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Bombarding Einsteinium with Helium Ions
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1955
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
-0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.55 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
-2.30 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-1.10 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.14 %
0
1.4
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