Facts About Polonium and Sodium
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.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1898
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
2 * 10-3 %
6
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
~0.004 %
6
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
0.55 %
6
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
2.30 %
5
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
99+
1.10 %
1
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.14 %
3
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