Facts About Thallium and Polonium
Interesting Facts
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
- 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
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
William Crookes
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1861
In 1898
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available