Interesting Facts
- 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.
Actinium glows in the dark due to its radioactivity.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Obtained by Treating Radium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Friedrich Oskar Giesel
Discovery
In 1898
In 1902
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
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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