Facts About Polonium and Platinum
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.
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Antonio de Ulloa
Discovery
In 1898
In 1735
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available