Facts About Neptunium and Polonium
Interesting Facts
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- 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
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1940
In 1898
Abundance In Oceans
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