Facts About Polonium and Neptunium
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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Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson
Discovery
In 1898
In 1940
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available