Difference between revisions of "Polonium"
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| − | A rare radioactive metallic element. Polonium occurs as a product of uranium decay. It occurs in pitchblende and was the first radioactive substance discovered by Marie Curie in 1898. Polonium emits alpha particles that are used for generating power, measuring moisture, calibrating instruments, and for dissipating static electricity in textile coating machines and electrical equipment. Polonium is also used in nuclear research, printing, and photography. | + | A rare radioactive metallic element. Polonium occurs as a product of [[uranium]] decay. It occurs in pitchblende and was the first radioactive substance discovered by Marie Curie in 1898. Polonium emits alpha particles that are used for generating power, measuring moisture, calibrating instruments, and for dissipating static electricity in textile coating machines and electrical equipment. Polonium is also used in nuclear research, printing, and photography. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Po | Po | ||
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| + | * Radiation hazard. | ||
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Soluble in sulfuric acid, nitric acid, aqua regia, hydrochloric acid. | Soluble in sulfuric acid, nitric acid, aqua regia, hydrochloric acid. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 254 | + | | 254 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 9.2-9.4 | + | | 9.2-9.4 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 962 | + | | 962 C |
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Latest revision as of 10:13, 22 October 2022
Description
A rare radioactive metallic element. Polonium occurs as a product of Uranium decay. It occurs in pitchblende and was the first radioactive substance discovered by Marie Curie in 1898. Polonium emits alpha particles that are used for generating power, measuring moisture, calibrating instruments, and for dissipating static electricity in textile coating machines and electrical equipment. Polonium is also used in nuclear research, printing, and photography.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Po
Risks
- Radiation hazard.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in sulfuric acid, nitric acid, aqua regia, hydrochloric acid.
| Composition | Po (atomic no. 84) |
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| Melting Point | 254 C |
| Density | 9.2-9.4 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | atomic wt = 210 |
| Boiling Point | 962 C |