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.
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1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %~-9999 %
1E-08
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans