Facts About Polonium and Mercury
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.
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Ancient Chinese and Indians
Discovery
In 1898
Before 2000 BCE
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available