Polonium

Palladium

Facts About Polonium and Palladium

Polonium

Palladium

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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.

Palladium alloys are used for Jewelry contains (95% Palladium and 5% Ruthenium)

In the late 1800s, Palladium metal used have more economical value than the Platinum metal.

Palladium element is known as a good catalyst

Sources

Mining, Ores of metals

Ores of metals

History

Who Discovered

Pierre Curie and Marie Curie

William Hyde Wollaston

Discovery

In 1898

In 1803

Abundance

Abundance In Universe

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0 0.11

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Abundance In Sun

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0 0.1

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Abundance In Meteorites

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0 22

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Abundance In Earth's Crust

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1E-37 8.1

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Abundance In Oceans

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0 1.1

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Abundance In Humans

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0 1.4

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