Facts About Tungsten and Polonium
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
- 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, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Not Available
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1781
In 1898
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
5 * 10-8 %
27
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000004 %
23
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
39
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
39
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
18
0.00 %
99+
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