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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
It is the most reflective element.
Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Americium metal is produced by bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons.
Americium metal was discovered as a by-product while testing an atomic bomb (Manhattan Project).
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1944
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Facts About Iron
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6 * 10
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Rank:
26
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
(Overall)
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~-9999 %
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
38
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Not Available
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
47
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
19
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Not Available
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0.14
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