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1.1 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.
Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
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1.3.2 Discovery
In 1898
In 1789
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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Not Available
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2 * 10
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Rank:
29
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0.005
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1.4.4 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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0.004
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1.5.2 Abundance In Meteorites
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.00 %
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50
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0.91
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1.5.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Not Available
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0.00 %
Rank:
36
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0.66
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1.5.6 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.00 %
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11
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0.042
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1.6.1 Abundance In Humans
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0.14
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