Polonium


 * Element name:** Polinium


 * Element symbol:** Po


 * Atomic mass:** 209[[image:plonium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic number:** 84


 * Protons:** 84


 * Electrons:** 84


 * Discovery:** 1898 by Marie and Pierre Curie.


 * How it was named:** Named after Marie Curie; homeland of Poland. From the latin "polonia"


 * State of Matter:** solid


 * Melting Point:** 254°C


 * Boiling Point:** 962°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * metallic
 * radioactive
 * unstable


 * Uses:** It is an initiator for nuclear devices when alloyed. Can eliminate dust on film.


 * Interesting Facts:** Can be used as a poison, found in tobacco. Companies tried for 40 years to remove without success.

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