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1 Facts
1.1 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.
IUPAC allotted a temporary name to Dubnium metal as “ Unnilpentium”.
In the production of Dubnium, thermal gradient chromatography is used.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Produced by Bombarding Am243 with Ne22, Synthetically Produced
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1898
In 1968
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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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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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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