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.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1898
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
-
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
-
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
Rank: 60 (Overall)
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
1.4
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