Facts About Polonium and Radium
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.
- Radium metal is the heaviest metal of Alkaline earth metals column.
- Radium metal is highly radioactive and does not have any stable isotopes.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
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Discovery
In 1898
In 1898
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available