Facts About Thorium and Moscovium
Interesting Facts
- Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
- Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.
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Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Synthetically Produced
Who Discovered
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1829
In 2003
Abundance In Universe
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Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
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