Facts About Polonium and Nickel
Facts
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.
- Zinc metal found (obtain) in many forms like granules, foil, dust and in a powder form.
- After iron, Zinc metal the second most abundant element in the earth crust.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt
Discovery
In 1898
In 1751
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
6 * 10-3 %
4
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
~0.008 %
3
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
1.30 %
3
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
0.01 %
15
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
99+
0.00 %
13
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.00 %
14
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