Facts About Silver and Polonium
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.
- 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
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
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Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1898
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust