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.
- Luster of Indium is bright in nature.
- Reich and richer were looking for thallium in zinc metal and they discovered Indium metal.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymous Theodor Richter
Discovery
In 1898
In 1863
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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