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1.1 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.
1.2 Sources
Synthetically Produced
Mining, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
1.3.2 Discovery
In 2003
In 1898
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
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Facts About Protactinium
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Facts About Radium
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