Facts About Strontium and Dubnium
Interesting Facts
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
- IUPAC allotted a temporary name to Dubnium metal as “ Unnilpentium”.
- In the production of Dubnium, thermal gradient chromatography is used.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Produced by Bombarding Am243 with Ne22, Synthetically Produced
Who Discovered
William Cruickshank
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Discovery
In 1787
In 1968
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available