Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
1-260.00.16
Polonium
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This metal has been named after the country Poland. It was discovered in 1898 by Curie in pitchblende. Its chemical symbol is Po. It is the rarest natural element in the world. It is used as a source of neutrons, also in neutron batteries.